Child Care Worker

Department Location: Solutions, Women's Residential Program – South Los Angeles. Classification: Full-Time.

Position Purpose

The Childcare Worker provides child care and care coordination for the children of men and women enrolled in the Outpatient Substance Abuse Program in Compton, California. The Child Care Worker upholds the JWCH mission to improve the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Outpatient Program team members.
• Provide childcare to infants, toddlers, and school-age children while mother and/or father are attending group therapy and individual counseling.
• Ensure the children have good hygiene and change diapers as necessary.
• Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care.
• Clean interactive areas throughout the day.
• Prepare meals, bottles, and snacks for the children.
• Organize activities and develop curriculum for older children.
• Develop a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the day.
• Keep records of each child’s progress, interests, and any problems that may occur.
• Build rapport with the parents to ensure they understand the parameters of child care.
• Provide case management services to the children of clients enrolled in the program.
• Create a database of community resources for children and their families.
• Facilitate an interactive group with parent and child on how to read to your child, listen to music, and play games.
• Work together with the team to develop family activities such as reading time, board games, mealtime, and other appropriate activities.
• Assist with organizing 2-4 Family Events a year (onsite or offsite).
• Coordinate and manage donations for participants of the program.
• Supervise the ongoing development and quality assurance of the child care program services in conjunction with the Program Coordinator.
• Ensure organization’s adherence to all state, county, and federal treatment standards and regulations.
• Monitor the program and clients for safety, quality, and zero tolerance to the presence of drugs and alcohol in or around the program and premises.
• Discuss all client information only with appropriate program personnel when related to the care being provided.
• Maintain confidentiality for all documents that contain patient identifier information.
• Observe and respect confidentiality of information in regards to fellow employees.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization for work station, community room, and other areas of use.
• Complete addiction and cultural competency trainings effectively and efficiently, and other required trainings each fiscal year.
• Demonstrate courtesy, mutual respect, and compassion in dealing with others.
• Initiate and present positive solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate effective working relations and work effectively as part of the team to facilitate the organization’s ability to meet goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate a willingness to accommodate requirements or changing priorities in the workplace.
• Observe department guidelines concerning absences and report absences in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Observe department guidelines to conduct personal business during breaks and lunch hour.
• Project a positive professional image and adhere to organizational dress code.
• Work offsite as needed and in the community (walking or driving).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts Degree in Child Development.
• Registered Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor: Must be registered by one of the agencies accredited by the NCCA and recognized by DHCS, which include CADTP and CCAPP; and must adhere to all requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 9.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with infants and children.
• Knowledge of addiction, trauma, homelessness, and DCFS.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability.
• All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries for all positions.
• Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Full-time employees are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards insurance premiums.
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Jury duty pay.
• Direct deposit and credit union access.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plan for employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.