Day Care Specialist
Day Care Specialist
The Day Care Specialist provides a safe and therapeutic environment in which children can be cared for while their primary caretaker is absent. This position also assists and facilitates recreational activities for children and conducts family oriented programming.
Tasks include, but are not limited to;
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment in which infants and pre-school children can be cared for while their primary caretaker is absent
- Provide infant and pre-school children with age-appropriate developmental and recreational experiences
- Provide parents the opportunity to develop practical child care skills
- Ensure a safe, secure, healthy, and clean environment be reporting situations which need attention, and providing follow-up, as needed
- Document interactions with families, using critical incident reports, intake information forms, progress note section of case files, log, etc.
- Collaborate with various staff members in providing recreational and educational activities and events for children and families
- Respect the rights of others and protect all confidential information
- Intervene in crisis situations and assist with conflict resolution as needed by providing mediation and facilitating communication
- Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
- Actively contribute to the maintenance of a 'client-supportive' and respectful community
- Safeguard and maintain all agency recreational equipment and space
- Supervise families during activities at the facility
- Transport families to planned recreational activities/events
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma. College preferred
- Valid NYS driver’s license
- Experience working in a human services agency
- Good communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with clients and as a team member
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.