Child Care Worker

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At least twenty-one (21) years of age, valid Georgia driver’s license, able to pass fingerprinting background check, high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of previous experience working with children.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Child Care Worker (CCW) assures that the basic needs of the consumers in care are met and provides necessary supervision and individual attention. The CCW serves as a role model, and as such communicates and interprets the basic philosophy, policies, rules, programs and procedures of the program of care. Other duties of the CCW include but are not limited to maintaining cottage cleanliness, participation in recreational activities and transportation of consumers in care.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists other staff in all aspects of day to day care

2. Implements structure and rules through supervision and guidance of consumers

3. Participates in the development and implementation of the treatment plan by understanding the consumer’s diagnosis

4. Administers and records medications to consumers in accordance with agency policies and procedures

5. Assists new consumers in becoming familiar with the RBWO program

6. Provides transportation of consumers as directed by supervisor

7. Assists staff in developing solutions to individual or cottage wide problems

8. Maintains cottage cleanliness and structure as outlined in the cottage inspection form

9. Participates in physical restraints of consumers when necessary

10. Works in a team relationship with supervisors and other CCWs

11. Participates in consumer recreational activities on and off the cottage
12. Completes necessary documentation thoroughly and as directed by supervisor

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thomasville, GA 31792: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Time Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person