Child Care Worker

Job Details: Job Location: FLA-St Petersburg AC Sallie House Childrens Shelter

• St Petersburg, FL, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Salary Range: $16.70Hourly, Job Shift: Evening, Job Category: Child Care, Schedule/Hours: Regular Full=Time at 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET This position is responsible for: Providing childcare services for adolescents including personal care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, and specialized programs. Plans, develops activities; prepares and maintains records; meets with Leads/Case Managers to discuss progress of children. Utilizes positive parenting practices in dealing with negative behaviors of children. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of property.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Implements age-appropriate activity and development plans utilizing discovery areas and hands-on activities.
• Observes the needs and progress of the children, communicates with Lead/Case Manager providing input and documentation on the physical, emotional, social, and academic needs of the individual children. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work is performed in a normal childcare environment where there may be changes in weather and discomforts associated with outdoor activities at playgrounds, parks, beaches, and pools. Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Hearing, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Life Insurance and more!

What we are looking for

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Two years’ Childcare experience (experience with teens preferred) with knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development, OR
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications:
• Valid State Driver's License and driving record approved by Territorial Headquarters Risk Management.
• Must possess valid CPR/First Aid Certification. *This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled