Temporary Childcare Worker FT - FH

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrier Free Living seeks an enthusiastic childcare support representative to engage and assist children, including those with disabilities, in various recreational settings. The position involves close interaction with kids, facilitating activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure well-being and emotional support. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, prior experience, and a passion for supporting children's development in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid national holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to work with children of all ages and backgrounds.
• Engaging in recreational activities and maintaining child progress records.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in recreational and play activities indoors and outdoors.
• Facilitate individual and group recreational activities throughout the week.
• Communicate with parents regarding children's participation and progress.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English/ASL)

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Computer literate

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Barrier Free Living (BFL) is dedicated to helping New Yorkers with disabilities live independently in the community. BFL provides a broad range of residential (Freedom House) and community-based (The Secret Garden) services, which support domestic violence (DV) survivors with disabilities. Freedom House (FH) is BFL’s emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors with or without disabilities. It accepts women, children, and men. Its programs include individual counseling for adults and children, support groups, safety planning, case management, housing assistance, occupational therapy, financial clinic services, onsite childcare, and advocacy within medical, mental health, child welfare, law enforcement, and criminal justice systems.

Barrier Free Living is seeking qualified applicants to join our team. This position reports to the Director of Childcare/Recreation and performs the following duties:

Requirements:

• Work in-person: 5 days a week, 9 am - 5 pm. Occasional weekends or late days for planned activities.
• Preferably 2 years of experience working with children in an educational setting (school, daycare, Head Start, nursery).
• Ability to work with children of all ages.
• Experience working with children with disabilities and/or trauma history such as domestic violence, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, etc.
• Bilingual Spanish/English/ASL knowledge is a plus.
• Minimum requirement: High School Diploma.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Engage children in recreational and play activities indoors and outdoors.
• Facilitate individual and group recreational activities throughout the week.
• Clean interactive areas throughout the day.
• Keep records of each child's progress and any issues that occur at the family center.
• Computer literate.
• Communicate with parents regarding their children's participation, addressing issues like separation anxiety, emergencies, or concerns.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and participate in department meetings.
• Occasionally pick up children from school.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus; training will be provided if not already certified.

Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Hourly Rate: $17.50
• Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt (Temporary)
• Hours per week: 35
• Schedule: 5 days per week, 9 am - 5 pm

Benefits:

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, matched Retirement Plan, paid vacation, sick days, personal days, paid national holidays, and more.

Public Assistance recipients are encouraged to apply.

BFL provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, based solely on capabilities and qualifications, without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, creed, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.