Recovery-Focused Child Care Worker

Gaudenzia, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. in Erie, PA is seeking staff for the House of Healing Women’s Program to support recovery and child welfare. The role involves caring for children in residence and delivering early intervention activities for families affected by substance use.

The position emphasizes counseling for mothers and children, coordination with clinical staff, and maintaining confidential records. High school diploma or GED is required; weekend coverage may be required.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 confidentiality for the Child Care component.
• Provide training and guidance to adult residents in childcare and parenting skills; observe parent/child interactions and advise on adjustments.
• Monitor educational progress of the children and coordinate with school; arrange tutoring when necessary.

Skills

Child care knowledge

Prevention activities

Early childhood development

Alcohol and drug program basics

Drug dependency awareness

Individual and group behavior

Communication

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gaudenzia, Inc. in Erie, PA is seeking staff for the House of Healing Women’s Program to support recovery and child welfare. The role involves caring for children in residence and delivering early intervention activities for families affected by substance use.

The position emphasizes counseling for mothers and children, coordination with clinical staff, and maintaining confidential records. High school diploma or GED is required; weekend coverage may be required.