Child Care Staff - 2nd Shift

Part-time Child-Care Support Staff

We are now hiring childcare support staff. Blessing House is a children's crisis care facility in Lorain County that cares for children birth through age 12 when their families are experiencing a crisis. We are a faith based non-profit residential facility open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We are now taking applications for childcare support staff to work 2nd shift - 3:00PM to 11:15PM. This position requires some weekend availability and some holiday availability.

Serious applicants only, please. Because of our investment in training, we ask for a minimum of a one-year commitment to employment.

Knowledge:

• Minimum – High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Experience:

• Has had substantial involvement with children in personal, professional, or volunteer capacity

Professional skills:

• Must be able to read instructions and job-related documents
• Must be able to write and document notes regarding shift activities

Personal skills:

• Full personal support of the mission of Blessing House
• Loves caring for children
• Compassionate and willing to listen
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of each child
• Good organizational skills – can multi task, making decisions and managing several issues simultaneously
• Ability to work with others as part of a team
• Must have ability to think and make decisions quickly, to anticipate needs
• Has a pleasant, outgoing disposition and the ability to relate to individuals from a variety of life experiences

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift children that weigh 40 pounds or less safely.
• Requires extended periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to move quickly to be able to safely monitor children through sight and sound at all times

Areas of responsibility:

1) Care of children including all aspects of personal care and hygiene

• Assist with serving of meals and snacks
• Planning and engaging in physical and developmental activities, including outside play, taking walks and interaction with the children
• Providing assistance with homework
• Managing behavior and providing safe environment
• Documenting children's activities and behavior
• Communications with parents as directed by administrative staff
• Follow schedule of facility

2) Housekeeping

• Keeping toys and facilities clean and sanitized
• Maintain facility in compliance with licensing regulations

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass a background check and not be listed on the national sex offender database.
• Must pass First Aid and CPR certification courses every 2 years (Courses provided by Blessing House.)
• Must complete any training or courses required to maintain employment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Job Type:

• In-Person
• Part-time (2 to 4 shifts a week)

Benefits:

• Paid time off policy
• Bi-Weekly payroll

To apply please email info@blessinghouse.org with 2nd Shift in the subject line, or call 440-240-1851