Care Provider (On-Call)

About the role

The Care Provider (On-Call) will supervise, ensure the safety of children, organize activities, engage with parents, and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision and ensure the safety of children.
• Organize quiet/active activities appropriate for various age groups.
• Interact with children and carry out small group activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages learning, creativity, and positive interactions among children.
• Assist children with bathroom breaks, comforting them when upset, and resolving conflicts.
• Monitor children during meals to ensure their safety and address any choking hazards or allergies promptly.
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintain records of care provided, track data, monitor children’s waiting room equipment and materials, and maintain equipment, materials, and emergency supplies.
• Share resources and information with families and provide referrals to MNC’s Family Resource Centers or other applicable programs.

Requirements

• Education: AS Degree with an emphasis in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration or related field; bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Experience: Experience in childcare or babysitting, preferably in a group setting; knowledge of age-appropriate activities, mealtime routines, and child development principles; ability to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when interacting with children and their parents; basic understanding of child safety and first aid procedures; reliable, punctual, and able to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment; flexibility in working hours.
• Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter), Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ), Current Immunizations (TB (every 2 years thereafter), Influenza (yearly), MMR, Pertussis), Clearances Child Abuse Index, Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter).

Qualifications

• Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer, especially advanced Excel.

Skills and Abilities

• Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.

Benefits

• 15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days (Pro-rated / Accrued Hourly)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)

What We Offer

We offer a culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based service that empowers families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods. We respect and celebrate our many rich, cultural traditions and aim to create a strong, healthier, and more vibrant community.

Application

Please visit our web site for additional information on our Company web-site at: www.mncsf.org. We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace with a great company culture.