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Along The Way Child Care and Family Support Specialist in Souderton, Pennsylvania
JOB SUMMARY - CHILD CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
ABOUT
Along the Way is a non-profit organization that provides child care & holistic support to parents. Families pay for our service on an income-based sliding scale, with the most under-resourced families receiving free services.
*SUMMARY?: ?Being a Child Care & Family Support Specialist for Along the Way is not simply a job; it's a calling & opportunity to be a part of a mission that changes the trajectory of families' lives. *
Start at $20/hr providing in-home child care, paid training, 401K, HSA
Select your own shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekend shifts)
PT positions(2nd, 3rd, weekend shifts)- Ideal for students, teachers, and social work professionals
FT positions(1st, 2, 3rd, weekend shifts)- Ideal for case workers who want to offer preventive support to families
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have reliable transportation to and from clients' homes
Able to lift, bend, and carry infants and small children (up to 40 lbs)
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals
Able to handle situations ranging from routine to emergency calmly and efficiently
Note: This is not the full list of physical requirements or descriptions of work environments, which is available on the Job Description.
Preferred, but not required:
- Bilingual (Spanish)
REQUIREMENTS: Caregivers are responsible for ensuring compliance with Along The Way's policies and procedures. Most importantly, they create a positive environment in the client's home where children are nurtured and provided with attention.
Our Caregiver's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Meeting the individual needs of the children
Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
Assuring completion of daily documentation for each client assignment
Providing assistance with infants and children's personal hygiene as needed (bathing, dressing, changing, feeding, administering medications, etc.)
Preparing/serving meals for client's children as needed
Communicating appropriately and effectively with mothers, children, and fellow staff
Participating in staff and training meetings
Committing to continuing education/training to ensure best-in-class service for our client families
Candidates should forward their resume or apply online at alongthewaypa.org/work-for-us. Please contact Hikma Salhe at hikma@alongthewaypa.org