Child Care Worker

Children’s Home & Aid; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating an equitable world for children and families. As a Child Care Worker, you'll play a vital role in the Crisis Nursery program, ensuring the safety and well-being of children while supporting their families. This full-time position offers a structured schedule, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and their families. With a commitment to community and collaboration, this role is perfect for those passionate about early childhood care and development. Become part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a supportive environment for both staff and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably ages birth to seven.
• Ability to secure CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of children attending the Crisis Nursery.
• Work closely with parents to assess family needs and provide resources.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Child Development

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

The Child Care Worker implements the Crisis Nursery program to ensure the safety, wellbeing, basic needs and general care of children ages birth thru six years attending the Crisis Nursery programming. The Child Care Worker for the Crisis Nursery also works closely with the parents of the children to assess immediate family needs, make referrals for services and identify community resources that may reduce stressors impacting their ability to care for their child(ren).

Minimum Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or GED (required).
• You are 21 years of age or older.
• One year of experience working with children, preferably birth to seven years required.
• An Associate's Degree, Child Development Accreditation Certificate, or coursework in child development, early childhood education, or childcare preferred.
• Are able to secure and maintain a valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Job Details:

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $15.45-$17.38 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience.
• Schedule: Full-time; We are hiring one FT CCW to work Sun-Thurs 11p-7a, one FT CCW to work Mon-Fri 3p-11p and one FT CCW to work Mon-Fri 7a-3p.

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