Family Support Services - Child Care Substitute

Child Care Substitute

General Summary: 

Duties and responsibilities shall also include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Serve as primary or assistant caregiver for children by program (ages will vary depending on program from 6 weeks to 12 years old).
2. Responsibilities may include physical care giving, developmental assessments, and following age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
3. Follow program-specific guidelines for intake/attendance, food/snacks, and general care of children. Follow emergency procedures as appropriate.
4. Exhibit patience and flexibility for working with and adapting to the varying needs of children.
5. Clear communication with children, parents, and staff. Maintains a positive and encouraging attitude when working with children, parents and peers.
6. Maintains First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification.
7. Is a Mandated Reporter of suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in accordance with Maryland State and Montgomery County regulations. Reports suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to direct supervisor.
8. Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
10. In case of an emergency, it is crucial to follow the established protocol.
11. Able to lift at least 40 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma
• 18 years of age.
•  Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certified.
• Previous experience working children in a group setting preferred.
• Experience with multi-ethnic, low-income, and at-risk families preferred.
• Work cooperatively with families and accept them as an essential part of the program.

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D