Child Care Technician

Child Care Technician

Location:  Hot Springs, AR

Job Summary

Responsible for the care of children in the SWS program. May involve limited care of Transitional Living children, formerly in the residential SWS program, if requested and approved by the facility Director.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a timely manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must have excellent communication skills and be a problem solver. The ability to work well with children and mothers of children in treatment at GRC. Knowledge of learning techniques appropriate for children ages newborn – 6. The person in this position must pass a background check and not be on a child maltreatment list.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of a GED or high school diploma; previous experience in childcare. Must have CPR/First Aid/Infant CPR training and keep it current. If required by the location Director, this person must be RADD/RDS certified in order to assist with medication calls, if needed. Must have taken a babysitting exam approved by HHI.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, knell, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 35 pounds or less; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Job Duties

- Assist with developing and implement the child care program for HHI, with the understanding that HHI provides babysitting services, not a licensed child care

- Support the work and goals of the Specialized Women’s Services (SWS)

- Provide parent/child interaction reports, as

- Maintain inventory of childcare

- Coordinate follow-up with participants for program services pertaining to

- Maintain daily documentation of child activities for SWS Coordinator, mother and required regulatory bodies.

- Participate in trainings and workshops, virtual and in-person for staff development purposes. These may be required by funding sources, referral sources, the SWS Coordinator and/or the facility Director.

- Other duties as assigned

Per insurance, employees must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits include, medical, dental, vision insurance; PTO available after 90 days; 401K plan