Therapeutic Child Care Aide

Middle-Flint-Behavioral-Healthcare; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

PTO

Growth opportunities

HSA/FSA

Short- and long-term disability

Retirement plan with matching

Legal and accident insurance

Paid orientation/training

Free parking

Clinical supervision for licensure-trk

Job summary

Middle Flint Health & Wellness in Fort Valley, GA is seeking a full-time Therapeutic Child Care Aide to support a safe, compassionate childcare environment. You will help care for resident children, monitor family visits, and encourage healthier relationships with a supportive team.

The role involves supervising groups, assisting with diapering and basic first aid, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have childcare experience, CPR/First Aid, and a willingness to work evenings or

Qualifications

• 18+ months of qualifying childcare experience.
• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Valid, unrestricted Georgia state driver's license.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to complete physical tasks and lifting/transporting children.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with direct support staff to provide compassionate childcare.
• Facilitate groups for parents and children under direction of the TCC lead.
• Ensure safety and documentation for visits and daily activities.
• Transport daycare and school-aged children to school and appointments.
• Maintain clean, organized spaces and report health or safety concerns.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Caring demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

As a full-time Therapeutic Child Care Aide at Middle Flint Health & Wellness in Fort Valley, GA, you'll contribute to a safe and compassionate childcare environment. You'll help care for our resident children, monitor family visits, and support healthier relationships.

Perks & Benefits:

• Negotiable, experience-based pay
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• PTO
• Growth opportunities
• HSA/FSA
• Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement plan with matching
• Legal and accident insurance
• Paid orientation/training
• Free parking
• Clinical supervision for licensure track

ABOUT US:

At Middle Flint Health & Wellness, we are a diverse, passionate, and team-oriented organization committed to improving lives through high-quality behavioral healthcare. We provide affordable treatment, education, and support for individuals facing addiction, emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our employees make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative work environment, and a competitive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and clinical supervision for licensure-track professionals.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Therapeutic Child Care Aide coordinates with the direct support staff at our residential treatment facility to help provide compassionate childcare services. You'll help facilitate groups for parents and children, following instructions from the TCC lead to provide attentive child supervision and support mothers with childcare needs. Some parents/children may be in crisis, so an understanding and compassionate attitude is a must. Complying with agency and regulatory guidelines, you'll help document necessary information, monitor on-site visits between children and parents, and monitor resident children while their mother is absent. With a focus on safety, you'll also transport daycare and school-aged children to school and appointments.

You'll attend team meetings, participate in training, and help uphold a safe, professional, and compliant environment for children, mothers, and staff. We're responsible for protecting the resident children, and you'll promptly report any health, well-being, and abuse concerns to the correct authorities. Our Therapeutic Child Care Aides help keep areas clean/organized, swiftly respond to emergency situations, and form positive relationships with the residents to help foster each child's well-being. You will also assist with tasks such as changing diapers, potty training/toilet use, and performing basic first aid.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18+ months of qualifying childcare experience
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid, unrestricted Georgia state driver's license
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Solid computer skills
• Basic childcare, feeding, and infant/child development knowledge
• Ability to complete physical tasks like carrying babies/young children, stooping, sitting, and engaging in meaningful play
• Ability to work evening or weekend hours as needed

Our ideal Therapeutic Child Care Aide has an associate/bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related human services field from an accredited school, but it's not required. Experience working with children or parents with substance abuse disorders would be valuable but isn't required.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.