Child Services Assistant

Lifesteps, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. in Beaver, PA is seeking a part-time Child Services Assistant to schedule, administer, score and interpret developmental screenings for children birth to 5 years old.

This role includes sharing screening results with parents in a supportive, non-threatening manner and guiding families to developmentally appropriate activities and child development information. Work hours are Wednesday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; no weekends, evenings, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required in related field.
• High School Diploma with a CDA Certificate acceptable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Current driver's license and ability to travel for business with personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, administer, score and interpret developmental screenings for birth to 5 years.
• Share screening results with parents in a professional, non-threatening manner.
• Provide parents with information on developmentally appropriate activities and child development.

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Family Studies, Psychology or a related Human Service field

High School Diploma with a CDA Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Child Services Assistant

Part-time Regular Beaver, PA, Beaver, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 11351

Salary Range: $13.26 To $14.50 Hourly

Lifesteps is hiring two, part-time Early Intervention Screeners to assess and evaluate children and infants as they grow and develop.

Lifesteps is a local, human services organization, based in Butler, which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by "helping individuals and families with life's changing needs". The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential.

If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary:

The Early Intervention Developmental Screener is responsible for scheduling, administering, scoring and interpreting developmental screenings for children ages birth to 5 years old.

This position is also responsible for sharing the results of the screening to the parents in a professional, non-threatening manner and providing parents with information on developmentally appropriate activities and child development.

Part-time positions work out of the Beaver Office from Wednesday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. No Weekends, No Evenings. No Holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Family Studies, Psychology or a related Human Service field
• OR -- High School Diploma with a CDA Certificate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business with personal vehicle

Preferred:

• Experience with Children, such as: Child Development Assessment experience, prior work as a Teacher Aide, childcare staff, daycare employee, AGS, etc

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