Child Care Worker (Part-Time Weekend Overnights)

Location:

The Salvation Army Sallie House, St Petersburg, FL 33713

Schedule/Hours:

Regular Part-Time at 16 hours/week, Friday-Saturday 11:00 PM - 7:00

AM ET Rate:

$16.70/hour "The Sallie House is a DCF-licensed children's group home operated by The Salvation Army, serving children up to 17 years of age who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The program provides a safe, structured, dormitory-style residential environment in partnership with local and state child welfare authorities." This position is responsible for: Providing childcare services for adolescents including personal care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, and specialized programs. Plans, develops activities; prepares and maintains records; meets with Leads/Case Managers to discuss progress of children. Utilizes positive parenting practices in dealing with negative behaviors of children. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Implements age-appropriate activity and development plans utilizing discovery areas and hands-on activities.
• Observes the needs and progress of the children, communicates with Lead/Case Manager providing input and documentation on the physical, emotional, social, and academic needs of the individual children.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal childcare environment where there may be changes in weather and discomforts associated with outdoor activities at playgrounds, parks, beaches, and pools. What we are looking for in you:

• High school diploma or

G.E.D. AND

• Two years' Childcare experience (experience with teens preferred) with knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development, OR
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License and driving record approved by Territorial Headquarters Risk Management.
• Must possess valid CPR/First Aid Certification.
• This position requires a level 2 background screening.

For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit :_ https://info.flclearinghouse.com_

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Veterans |

Disabled Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.70 per hour Application Question(s): Are you able to successfully pass a Level II Background check? Please type "Yes" "No" or "Unsure"

Experience:

Childcare:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person