Childcare Provider / Teacher

About Childcare Provider / Teacher

Every child with a disability has strengths. These may be in doing artwork, in their personality, or in their motor skills. Every child has a strength. Its more important for us to focus on what children can do, their abilities, rather than their disability. We can use childrens abilities to assist the areas that they have most challenges with. Unicef / Parenting for Every Child

SCOPE: To help provide a safe, healthy, and enriching

environment for children and young adults served at Special Kids Special

Families Zachs Place childcare and respite program. This position is under the

direct supervision of the Program Director and/or designee. This can be a full-time (40hr/wk) or part-time (20hr/wk) position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  

Provide direct care, including physical care to the

programs participants. May include caring for medically fragile individuals

  

Assist in the implementation of established goals and

treatment in the daily programming of the Center as determined in the

participants individual plan

  

Follow the policies and procedures for the care of

Zachs Place participants, as established by the Center and the State

Department of Human Services. This includes safety plans, reporting

emergencies, life skills programming and emergency procedures

  

Maintain necessary paperwork, including medication

logs, incident reports, check-in guide. Report any Center needs, including

repair and maintenance, in the staff communication book and to Team Shift Lead

  

Report and document incidents per agency policies and

procedures for reporting incidents

  

Must be willing to learn and implement positive behavior

supports for the children

  

Will work as a team member and assist other staff in

the completion of tasks to maintain the Centers standards for safety and

cleanliness

  

Must be willing to implement community participation

activities

  

Must be willing to assist with faculty duties,

recreation activities, and other areas to better serve those participating in

the program

  

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

   High School

diploma or GED

   A minimum of 2 years experience providing direct care to children, with

some experience working with children with special needs.

   Must be able to lift and transfer, up to 50 lbs. and be able to stand

for the majority of the shift.

   Must be available to work occasional weekend days if needed.

  

Must be able to work independently in the community

for picking up and dropping off children, community participation and community

connections activities; thus, meeting the agencys standards for independent

work

   Work

experience that includes one or more of the following CAN License, Behavior

Support Specialist, Paraprofessional in the school system or Home Health Worker

is an asset

   CPR,

First Aid, & Universal Precautions within 30 days of hire

   Valid

Drivers License & current vehicle insurance

SALARY: $17-18/HR

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

   Health, Life, Dental & Vision Insurance

   401K

   Paid time off

   Referral Program

   Paid Holidays

Zachs Place childcare and respite center serves

children ages 2.5-18 with disabilities (developmental, behavioral, and

physical).   As a CHILDCARE PROVIDER/TEACHER you will be

providing children with practical life skills education, develop

critical safety and self-sufficiency skills, and involve the children in community

inclusion activities. Youll be working with them on fine and gross motor

activities to gain interpersonal and communication skills.  Youll be helping the children participate in

music, art, and science classes appropriate for their different developmental

levels and engage them in our new and unique on-site horticulture therapy and

garden program. The indoor and outdoor play areas include adaptive equipment for

the youth to encourage physical activity.