Employment

Position

Childcare Coordinator

Filing Deadline

Applications with resumes are being accepted until the position is filled. Applicants with resumes that best meet the educational and experiential requirements will be contacted
for interviews. Applications and detailed job descriptions may be obtained at the above address.

Description of Duties

Babysitting Services. Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating and
evaluating children’s activities programming. Responsible for conducting informal assessments of client’s need for primary care/treatment and/or supportive services,
early intervention/ diagnosis information, information based and hand-in-hand assistance
in accessing appropriate services. Responsible for interpreting and promoting Childcare/Babysitting and Family Case Worker services to the community. Supervise
on-site and off-site babysitters and provide guidance to volunteer staff. The Childcare Coordinator conducts daily, age appropriate activities and babysitting services as needed for children ages 0 to 12. The Childcare Coordinator is responsible for the health and safety of any children while on the premises of Christie’s Place, at offsite locations and at agency functions. The Childcare Coordinator is also responsible for fielding phone calls, greeting incoming clients and visitors at the reception area of the agency, and for any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described. Rather, they are intended only to describe the
general nature of the job.

Position Requirements: Required

The Childcare Coordinator must be responsible; have the ability to relate well to children and adults and enjoy interacting with children ages 0 to 12 years of age.  Must be familiar with and follow all mandatory requirements for the reporting of suspected child abuse as per California State Regulations Code Title 22. Must have (at minimum) High School Diploma or GED Certificate.  Minimum 2 years experience with group activities, pre-school or organized childcare or degree in related field.  At least 12 Early Childhood Development education units required, or current enrollment in Early Childhood Development courses.  Knowledge of HIV infection related social and emotional issues, demonstrated competency in working with culturally diverse, low income or no income clients and special populations required.
Successful experience and demonstrated ability in general office skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher and Access required.  Must have ability to work well with people and posses strong customer service skills.  Must be well organized and detail oriented. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, in person and on the telephone, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility are required.

Employee must demonstrate ability to work effectively with others (including co-workers, clients, service providers and others) by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; and addressing the diversity of our work force in actions, words and deeds.  Employee must demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

As this position may require occasional driving duties, employees must possess a valid Driver’s License with access to reliable personal transportation, as well as proof of current vehicle insurance in good standing.  Employees must provide a recent DMV H-6 printout to be kept on file and will be included on a regular DMV Pull Notice system for routine review of driving records.

Position Requirements: Preferred

Three to five years experience working with the HIV/AIDS community preferred.  Supervisory experience preferred.  Ability to speak and write Spanish fluently preferred.   Experience in assisting clients in social services and health care access, as well as knowledge and experience in providing HIV/AIDS education and information is preferred. 

Experience:

One to three years.

Hours:

Non-exempt position, 40 hours a week.

Compensation:

$13-16/hour depending on education and experience.

Benefits:

Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Health Benefits

Filing Applications:

Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements.
Applications must be filled out completely, legibly and may be submitted in person
or by mail.  All statements will be subject to verification and investigation.

Contact Person:

Elizabeth Woodhouse
Operations Manager
woodhouse@christiesplace.org

Any provisions contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked
without notice.