Child Care Worker I or II
$20.77/h-$24.96/h
Sacramento Children's Homea day ago
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Summary
Sacramento Children's Home is seeking a Child Care Worker I or II to join their team in Sacramento, CA. The role involves assisting in the total child care and supervision functions of the Crisis Nursery, ensuring the health, safety, and basic needs of children are met.
About the Role
As a Child Care Worker I or II, you will be responsible for providing supervision, protection, and care of children aged 0-5 at the Sacramento Crisis Nursery. Your daily tasks will include administering discipline, notating child progress, administering medications, preparing meals, and performing household tasks. You will also implement developmentally appropriate activities and apply crisis intervention techniques to ensure the safety of children and staff.
About You
Required:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Completion of 12 postsecondary semester units in early childhood education, child development, or child health, or equivalent experience in a licensed childcare program.
Preferred:
- Six months or more of work experience in a licensed group home or comparable childcare program.
- Previous experience working with infants and children up to age 5.
- An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related degree.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance.
- Short and long-term disability plans.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Sacramento Children's Home
The Sacramento Children's Home is opening doors to the future by maximizing the potential of children and families. With eight programs across six locations, we are Sacramento County's most comprehensive child and family service organization, focusing not only on treatment of child abuse and neglect, but also on prevention and early intervention. We make a significant difference in the lives of 5,500 children and 4,200 families every year, giving them hope for a better tomorrow.
Sacramento, CA