Child Care Worker

Closing Date: March 31, 2011

Company:	Baptist Children's Homes Thomasville, NC
Job Location:	Thomasville, Kinston, Pembroke, Ahoskie, and Western N.C., NC (Davidson County)
Employment Type:	Full Time
Department:	Programs and Services
Benefits:	BCBS; Dental; Retirement Annuity; Life & Disability

Description:

The Childcare Worker position is a residential position, meaning that CCWs work schedules around the clock on a weekly or biweekly basis, with the same time taken off in between shifts. There are staff quarters within the residences while on duty.

Our Childcare Workers main responsibility is to provide supervision and care of the children in the home, including meals, transportation, and other needs. Baptist Children's Homes of N.C., Inc., is a Christian based organization, requiring staff to use biblical teachings and foundations to our children in their growth and development.

Duties:

•Provides supervision, both on an individual and group basis, to assigned children in care. Supervise children in care
>Provide transportation for children to school, work, or other events as needed.
•Provides Christian Role Model and spiritual guidance and a Christian environment to include Daily Devotions and regular church attendance.
•Provides daily care to meet the needs of the children.
•Prepares and provides well balanced meals as outlined by the agency’s menus
•Establishes structure in the cottages that enables the children to learn responsibilities and to become functioning members of the cottage.
•Generates an atmosphere which helps the child feel accepted and respected as a group member.
•Provides encouragement and participation in school activities, assistance with homework, and educational planning and contact with teachers.
•Encourages children to plan, set and achieve personal goals and provides positive direction for children in care.
•Participates in evaluation process of children in care by working with Case Manager/Clinician and Area Director.
•Assumes responsibility for purchasing and/or requisitioning materials and supplies needed to run the cottage.
•Maintains a safe home environment including instructing group in safety, fire prevention, fire drills and evacuation plans.
•Plans events for children, including informal play time, special events and group activities.
•Complies with safety in accordance with OSHA, food program, accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements.

Qualifications:

•Minimum of 25 years of age.
•High School diploma or equivalent.
•Experience as a residential child care worker and/or demonstrates the ability and motivation to learn and practice basic child care skills.
•Valid drivers’ license and be able to operate an agency vehicle to transport children without restrictions.
•Must have the capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements.
•Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the institution's personnel policies.
•Respects the cultural diversity of children in care, and strives to create a positive relationship.

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