QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

Required:

• 3 years’ experience working in a childcare or educational classroom setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (listening, coaching and leadership).
• Ability to multi-task, delegate and prioritize tasks.
• Honor SW Mission, Vision, and Statement of Faith.
• Must maintain composure and professionalism in highly stressful situations and balance multiple priorities effectively.
• Must have valid driver’s license, clean driving record and current insurance coverage.

Preferred, but not required:

• Child Development Associate credential or Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early child education or a related field.
• Experience as childcare Director or Assistant Director
• Knowledge of city, state and federal domestic violence service systems, policies and issues.
• Knowledge of domestic violence related issues and philosophy.
• Understanding of the effects DV has on survivor’s thoughts and behaviors.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and practice.
• Knowledge of ACEs and 40 Developmental Assets.
• Prior Crisis Intervention experience.
• Bilingual

POSITION OBJECTIVE: At Sheltering Wings (SW), our services for survivors escaping domestic abuse are reliant on a competent and compassionate staff, adaptable operations and inclusive practices. The primary responsibility of the Childcare Coordinator (CCC) is to provide respite childcare for children in the shelter, coordinate a pool of as needed childcare assistants, and coordinate’s childcare volunteer needs for the residents in shelter.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific Duties

• Supports the PMC in the day-to-day functions of the respite childcare program, including but not limited to preparing and administering daily respite care services, coordinating volunteers for childcare services outside of respite hours, and developing relationships with community childcare providers.
• Develops and maintains a weekly respite care schedule.
• Provide respite childcare four hours per day (M-F) for shelter residents during life skills classes, case management or therapy sessions, when emergency situations arise, court hearings, etc.
• Ensures that the environment where children are being cared for is always clean and safe.
• Engages with children in educational/meaningful activities and curriculum during respite childcare.
• Ensures children’s basic needs are met which include changing diapers and providing snacks and meals when appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with the parent, PMC and Case Manager (CM) on needs of the emotional, social, and physical well-being of children.
• Coordinates and supervises volunteers for extended childcare for children in the shelter during times that respite care is not provided.
• Completes daily documentation to show attendance of those children receiving respite childcare or extended childcare from volunteers.
• Work with childcare providers in the community to identify long-term childcare options for shelter residents.
• Provides transportation for children’s programs to planned events in the community or to assist parents in childcare search.

Direct Service Team Collaboration

• Serves as on-call; covers shifts as needed, according to the on-call schedule.
• Ensures continuity of care and services while cooperatively sharing all pertinent information, in collaboration with CMs, Advocates and CISAs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.25 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to pass a fingerprint background check? This is required prior to employment.
• Can you provide a clean driving record from the BMV? This is required prior to employment.
• What times are you available for a phone interview between May 31 and June 5?
• Can you sign the Agency's Christian Statement of Faith (will be provided prior to first interview).

Ability to Commute:

• Danville, IN 46122 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Danville, IN 46122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person