Childcare Assistant

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Provide mothers as well as Children’s Department staff with assistance in childcare to promote opportunities to work toward goals and attend group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor children during group/shelter hours

• Plan and lead age-appropriate, trauma-informed activities.

• Ensure safety and respectful behavior between children.

• Offering emotional support.

• Working closely with advocates and Mom so everyone stays informed of the child’s needs.

• Maintaining a clean, child-safe environment (sanitize toys, secure furniture, check supplies)

Qualifications

• Completion of Volunteer Orientation/Training.

• High energy level.

• Eagerness to work with children.

• Willingness to learn.

• Patience, compassion, calm under pressure

• Ability to set clear, healthy boundaries

• Cultural sensitivity and non-judgmental attitude

• Understanding of child development and trauma-informed practices