Child Welfare Specialist jobs in Brunsville, IA

POSITION SUMMARY:

To work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers to carry out the responsibilities of the Mary Elizabeth program in order to care for and meet the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of children.

The individual must be able to work with children and adults in a positive manner that at all times contributes to a healthy self-concept. S/he must be open and friendly with parents to encourage open communication.

Hours would be 12:30pm to 5:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       High School diploma, or equivalent or at the recommendation of the Director and with approval of the Governing Board.

2.       Must be 18 or older to be on the Iowa Criminal History Registry.

3.       Experience working with multi-age children, and/or education in

          Early Childhood Care and education field.

4.       Must have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR cards or willing to obtain.

5.       Must have dependable transportation and/or valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

6.       Ability to work in a cooperative team manner and to follow

          directions and program policies.

7.       Maintain a working knowledge of parent education program plans, policies. Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

8.       Must have means of transportation to meetings and trainings.

9.       Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults in both verbal and written format.

10.     Must pass the Iowa criminal history registry.

11.     Bilingual skills a plus.

12.     Must have basic working computer skills and knowledge.

13.     Must be willing and available to work flexible hours.

14.     Ability to participate in regular kneeling, stooping, bending, sitting on      the floor and standing for long periods of time.

15.     Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

16.     Must be able to work with families from a diverse population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Assist the child care lead person in planning and implementing a

          developmentally appropriate program which meets the intellectual,

          emotional, social, and physical needs of each child and is based on the

          goals and curriculum of our program.      

2.       Assist the education staff in maintaining written records on individual children.         

3.       Assist the education staff in child guidance and supervision in a

          consistent, positive manner.

4.       Must maintain program and client confidentiality policies.

5.       Assist the parent education staff and/or childcare lead in developing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment.                                                                                    

6.       Assist the childcare lead staff with general set up and put back of material, environment and routines.

7.       Must be aware of any food allergies children may have.

8.       Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.