Part-time Child-Care Support Staff

2nd Shift 3:00PM-11:15PM 

Job description:

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