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Job Description
Children's Program Assistant
Part-time Summer
Duluth Center City Housing Corp.
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3 Duluth, MN Job Details Part-time | Seasonal 8 hours ago Qualifications Emotional support for children Conflict resolution among children Social skills building Student emotional support Abuse and neglect policy adherence Family collaboration in education Student record keeping Emotional learning instruction Child attendance tracking Parent communication Working with individuals experiencing homelessness Child safety supervision Safe environment creation Life skills building Working with families 1 year Teaching life skills Social-emotional development lessons (early childhood general education) Working with individuals from underserved communities Working with families with children Student progress notes Working with youth Entry level Child incident reporting
Full Job Description Description:
IF YOU ENJOY KIDS, THIS MAY BE THE JOB FOR YOU!
Overview:
This position works closely with the Children's Program Coordinator to provide comprehensive services to children from birth through teenage living in supportive housing. The Children's Program Assistant will assist the Children's Program Coordinator with activities in accordance with program objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy. The Children's Program Assistant works with children in a group or one-on-one. .
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Implement a variety of activities to ensure socio-emotional growth in children/youth (problem solving, conflict resolution and social skills), educational support and independent living skills growth. 2. Provide cultural awareness opportunities for children/youth. 3. Record progress of individual's skill development. 4. Maintain an open line of communication with parents/guardians regarding children's/youth skill development and needs. 5. Provide a safe, positive, healthy learning environment for children/youth to attend. 6. Maintain regular open communication with parents/guardians. 7. Report any suspected child neglect to supervisor. 8. Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets. 9. Attend on-going trainings as needed. 10. Work as a team to ensure a positive experience for the children/youth.
Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Minimum of one year experience working with low-income and homeless children/youth and families. This position requires dependable transportation to and from work. This person must pass and maintain Minnesota Background Study clearance.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to safely navigate stairs, bend, and squat, kneel, reach overhead, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Center City Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, sexual orientation/identity/expression, marital status or familial status.