On-Call Childcare Specialist: Safe, Engaging Group Care

LifeWorks NW; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 29,094 - 37,828; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization based in Portland is seeking an On Call, Childcare Provider to deliver safe and age-appropriate care to clients' children during therapy sessions. Responsibilities include monitoring children's activities, role modeling healthy behaviors, and communicating with parents. The ideal candidate should have at least a high school diploma, prefer experience in childcare, and possess effective communication skills to work in a diverse environment. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous childcare experience preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to perform essential functions safely.

Responsibilities

• Attend to safety and wellbeing of children's during group activities.
• Role model healthy limit setting and respectful communication.
• Plan and develop activities for the children.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

Education

High school diploma/GED with coursework in child development

Job description

TheOn Call, Childcare Providerprovides safe, age appropriate care to client's children while the clients attend group.

Location:This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's King site.

Pay:$21.12-$27.46 hourly pay.
Salary Placement Notice:
The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

• Attend to safety and wellbeing of client's children during group and other clinical hours. This may include dressing children, changing diapers, observing, monitoring children's play activities as well as instructing children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting and toilet habits.
• Role model healthy limit setting (structure) and respectful communication (nurture) that fits the child's developmental stage.
• Communicate with children's parents and clinical staff about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
• Coordinate snacks for children sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Determine material needs of the childcare room and advise manager.
• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts. Role model interactive communication and assertive discipline (positive reinforcement).
• Plan and develop activities for the children.
• May purchase budgeted supplies for children's room.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED with coursework in child development strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years previous childcare experience preferred.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the safety of self or others.