Crisis Nursery Child Care Specialist (Evenings)

Brightpoint; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

3+ weeks paid time off in the first 12

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint in Rockford, IL is seeking a dedicated Child Care Worker to support the Crisis Nursery program. You will help keep children safe, meet their basic needs, and collaborate with families to connect them with community resources.

This full-time role covers evenings (Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm), involves meal preparation and age-appropriate activities for infants to preschoolers. A GED and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred. Join a mission-driven team focused on equity and family support.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must secure and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the daily routine of the Crisis Nursery is followed while supervising and monitoring the safety, care and wellbeing of the children entrusted to their care.
• Prepares meals and organizes mealtimes and snacks for children.
• Develops schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest and playtime while at the Crisis Nursery.
• Provides nurturing, age appropriate and stimulating activities for infants, toddlers and young children.
• Coordinates activities that promote the development of the infants/child’s fine and gross motor skills.
• Provides appropriate behavior management interventions and redirects children’s behavior.
• Admits children to the program and completes relevant assessments, including the Relationship Assessment Tool, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and the ASQ during the intake process.
• Discharges children and follows-up with parents regarding their use of the Crisis Nursery.
• Follows the licensing standards of health, welfare and safety and ensures staff to child ratio per license.
• Follows and completes all daily maintenance and sanitation schedule

Skills

Experience with children

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's license/auto

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree / Child development coursework

Job description

Brightpoint in Rockford, IL is seeking a dedicated Child Care Worker to support the Crisis Nursery program. You will help keep children safe, meet their basic needs, and collaborate with families to connect them with community resources.

This full-time role covers evenings (Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm), involves meal preparation and age-appropriate activities for infants to preschoolers. A GED and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred. Join a mission-driven team focused on equity and family support.