Child Care Worker Part Time Kindred House

Gaudenzia, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. in West Chester, PA is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support women and mothers in our residential program. You will help oversee childcare activities, model healthy behaviors, and encourage skills that foster long-term recovery.

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Key knowledge areas include child care, early childhood development, and understanding alcohol and drug programs. Join a team dedicated to meaningful, life‑saving work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of child care and early childhood development.
• Understanding of alcohol and drug program basics.
• Ability to work effectively with people and aid them in adjusting to problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee childcare activities in residence and manage all childcare components.
• Implement drug & alcohol early intervention/prevention activities for children.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper documentation of records.
• Provide individual and group counseling for children and mothers.
• Assist in mother-child and family therapeutic sessions with clinical staff.
• Coordinate with outside agencies for ongoing development of childcare components.
• Train and guide residents in childcare and parenting skills; observe parent/child interactions.

Skills

Child care knowledge

Early childhood development

Alcohol and drug program basics

Behavioral health awareness

Individual and group behavior

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Make an Impact on Building Recovery & Changing Lives at our Women\'s Program located in West Chester, PA. Whether you\'re beginning your human services career or bringing experience in behavioral health, recovery support, coaching, mentoring, residential programs, or community outreach, we\'d love to hear from you!

This is more than a job- it’s an opportunity to serve as a positive role-model to the women and women with children within our program, provide encouragement during different moments, and help individuals build the skills and confidence needed for long-term recovery!

Location: Kindred - West Chester, PA

Qualifications

Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED

• Knowledge of child care, prevention activities and early childhood development.
• Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and procedures involved in an alcohol and drug program.
• Knowledge of the drug and alcohol abusing subculture.
• Knowledge of the physical and emotional characteristics and manifestations of alcohol and drug dependency.
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with them.
• Ability to work effectively with people and aid them in adjusting to specific problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with clients, and other members of staff, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.

Your Responsibilities In This Role May Include

• Implement the care, and activities of children in residence and manage all activities of the childcare component
• Implement Drug & Alcohol early intervention/prevention activities for the children
• Continue specialized training as designated by the Supervisor
• Provide individual and group counseling for the children/mothers; monitor emotional/psychological status of children and arrange/recommend referrals to ancillary clinical services when indicated
• Assist in conducting mother-child and family therapeutic sessions in conjunction with other clinical staff
• Maintain clinical records and correspondence concerning the children and ensure compliance with all confidentiality procedures of the Child Care component
• Maintain contact with outside agencies and consulting/information resources as necessary for the continuing development and improvement of the Child Care component
• Provide training and guidance to adult residents in childcare and parenting skills; observe parent/child interactions in daily settings and advise on recommended adjustments
• Participate in regular consultations with other clinical staff concerning mother/child relationships, and the problems and needs of the children
• Monitor educational progress of the children and maintain contact with school; arrange tutoring when necessary; maintain dialogue with mothers concerning educational needs and progress of children
• Maintain valid driver\'s license.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director or Recovery Support Supervisor.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Our Agency is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants.