Childcare Specialist

3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, United States Sojourner House Full time

Sojourner House is now seeking a CHILDCARE SPECIALIST responsible for the  primary oversight in delivery of child-focused services at a “women with children” residential program.  This position manages and plans activities for a weekday child play center and after-school activities for older children. This position is required to meet quality assurance standards, licensing, credentialing and regulatory compliance, and achieving program outcome goals as applicable. 

Position Qualifications: 

  • Minimum HS diploma or GED and at least one year experience in child care with children of all ages.

  • A demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of child development, learning theory, child management techniques and preschool programming.  Knowledge of the dynamics of family addiction and special needs children preferred. Demonstrated successful ability to do lesson plans, to manage an early childhood classroom, and to conduct assessments; successful record keeping skills and ability to supervise volunteers preferred. 

  • Current/valid Driver's License and ability to drive a 12 passenger van as needed to escort residents within the East End and surrounding communities.

  • Ability to be flexible especially with scheduling. Some required non-traditional hours. Open availability a must.

  • Position is situated in a community-based residential facility treating addicted women and their children. Possible engagement with high-risk clients with substance abuse, mental illness and communicable diseases.

  • Must adhere to Sojourner House’s universal precautions and safety procedures including COVID-19 Safety Guidelines (i.e. wearing the appropriate PPE).

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibility for organizing and implementing a daily and weekly schedule of early childhood activities for infant through preschool children.

  • Primary responsibility for planning and scheduling activities for school age children for after school hours, vacation days or holidays.

  • Primary oversight of maintenance of the Children’s Center and outside play yard.

  • Supervise activities and events conform to Sojourner House values and guidelines

  • Responsible for age-appropriate activities for school-aged children

  • Writes weekly schedule of age appropriate activities and events

  • Writes weekly lesson plans individualized to the age level of the children in Play Care

  • Implements activities and events as per the schedule

  • Plans and implements specialized field trips, outings and recreational opportunities

  • Supervises mothers and volunteers who are assisting in the Children’s Center program

  • Maintain daily, appropriate communications with residents

  • Maintain confidentiality

  • Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment

  • Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and values

  • Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials

  • Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets as required

  • Meet all appropriate licensing regulation

  • Monitors medication and maintains medication log

  • Transportation/escort residents as needed

  • Substitute for front desk as needed 

  • Obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications (i.e. CPR/First Aid, AED) 

SPECIAL CRITERIA:

  • Because of program treatment philosophy, persons identified with - or who have been diagnosed with - an alcohol or other drug dependence must be abstinent for at least two years prior to employment and remain abstinent throughout employment.  All candidates must be willing to adhere to the Substance Abuse/Drug Free Workplace policy including pre-employment screening.

  • Ability to acquire Act 33/34 & FBI clearances (employer reimbursed - after contingent job offer.)

  • Must obtain annual TB (PPD) testing (employer reimbursed - after hire.)

  • Must attend and participate in all required training (after hire.)

Working Conditions:

  • Work the hours necessary to complete the work- must be flexible with work schedule.

  • Work is completed within the in-patient treatment settings.

  • Work with clients who have complex needs, including but not limited to: substance use; mental health; communicable diseases; verbal and physical aggression.

  • Ability to lift and carry light boxes of files and supplies (less than 10 pounds) and ability to lift and carry a 35 pound child on occasion.

  • Ability to access clients within or outside the residential facility to meet therapy/intervention services standards, including ability to drive and ability to climb up to five (5) flights of stairs when required.

Sojourner House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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