In Home Child Caregiver

Along the Way is a non-profit organization that provides child care & holistic support to parents. Families pay for our service on an income-based sliding scale, with the most under-resourced families receiving free services.

SUMMARY: Being a Child Care & Family Support Specialist for Along the Way is not simply a job; it’s a calling & opportunity to be a part of a mission that changes the trajectory of families’ lives.

● Start at $20/hr providing in-Home Child care, paid training, 401K, HSA; FT staff members receive 4 weeks paid time off

● Select your own shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekend shifts)

● PT positions (2nd, 3rd, weekend shifts)- Ideal for students, teachers, and social work professionals

● FT positions (1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekend shifts)- Ideal for case workers who want to offer preventive support to families

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

● Must be 18 years of age or older

● Must have reliable transportation to and from clients’ homes

● Able to lift, bend, and carry infants and small children (up to 50 lbs)

● Communicate effectively with diverse individuals

● Able to handle situations ranging from routine to emergency calmly and efficiently

● Note: This is not the full list of physical requirements or descriptions of work environments; the full description can be found here.

Preferred, but not required:

● Currently enrolled in college or graduated

• Bilingual (Spanish)

REQUIREMENTS:

Caregivers are responsible for ensuring compliance with Along The Way’s policies and procedures. Most importantly, they create a positive environment in the client’s home where children are nurtured and provided with attention.

Our Caregiver’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Meeting the individual needs of the children

● Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning

● Assuring completion of daily documentation for each client assignment

● Providing assistance with infants and children’s personal hygiene as needed (bathing, dressing, changing, feeding, administering medications, etc.)

● Preparing/serving meals for clients' children as needed

● Communicating appropriately and effectively with mothers, children, and fellow staff

● Participating in staff and training meetings

● Committing to continuing education/training to ensure best-in-class service for our client families

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $20.01 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• employed childcare: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person