Children's Group Worker

1 week ago

Evanston, Illinois, United States YWCA Evanston North Shore Full time
Job Title: Children's Group Worker

Join YWCA Evanston North Shore as a Children's Group Worker and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families affected by domestic violence.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to provide daily group activities and childcare for children of adults participating in our domestic violence services. As a Children's Group Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for children of all ages.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Children and Family Services Coordinator to plan and implement daily group activities for children and youth ages 1-14 years.
  • Provide childcare to the children and youth of adult participants, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
  • Report all observations of unusual behavior to the Children and Family Services Coordinator and other relevant staff in a timely manner.
  • Assist with preparation and clean-up for youth and family activities, maintaining program spaces, equipment, and supplies in a clean and orderly fashion.
  • Assist in scheduling and providing oversight to the activities of volunteers working with the children.
  • Maintain the log of new children coming to the program and provide welcoming gifts upon their arrival.
  • Provide documentation of children's services in an online case management system.
  • Provide feedback and positive communication to parents about their children's activities.
  • Maintain childcare signup sheet.
Additional Duties:
  • Intermittently provide emergency backup to ensure adequate coverage of the 24-hour crisis line and residential shelter.
  • Attend staff training and participate in agency committees as requested.
  • Pursue professional development to enhance skills and knowledge in child development and domestic violence support.
  • Understand and adhere to all of YWCA Evanston North Shore procedures and policies as well as the YWCA Employee Handbook.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience and/or Training: At least one year of experience working with children.
  • Licenses/Certificates:
    • Successful completion of the Illinois 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate within 3 months of employment.
    • First Aid/CPR within 6 months of employment.
  • Technology/Equipment: Beginner proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Education: Some college-level coursework in child development, social work, counseling, or other related field.
  • Experience and/or Training:
    • At least 2 years of experience working with children who have experienced trauma.
    • At least 1 year of experience assisting in planning activities for children and communicating with parents.
    • At least 1 year of experience creating and submitting case management notes.
  • Language: Fluency in Spanish.
  • Licenses/Certificates:
    • Illinois 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate.
    • First Aid/CPR.
  • Technology/Equipment: Beginner proficiency with online case management systems.
Physical and Mental Demands:
  • Occasional local travel is required to work at other locations.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
  • Tolerance of prolonged and continuous stationary periods at a desk/computer.
  • Occasionally required to push, pull, lift, and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Must be able to move about the facility.
  • Must be able to operate controls for computers and other equipment.
  • Must be able to wash and clean equipment and supplies with water, soap, or disinfectant products.
Working Environment:
  • Employee may be required to share office space or work in a cubicle in an open floor-plan office.
  • Employee may be required to work from home for extended periods.
  • Employee may be required to work outside in the facility play area.
  • Employee will occasionally have meetings or work in other buildings.

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