hildren's Aid Society is seeking a committed and passionate Family / Child Support Associate to work with and care for children in our Crisis Nursery / Respite Care Center.

Typical Schedule: Rotating 6:45 pm - 7:00 am three days per week, including weekend rotation and Wednesdays 7:00am - 2:00pm OR 2:00pm - 7:00pm. *With Shift Differential

Our Mission:

Helping children and their families build stronger, healthier lives through compassionate and professional services.

Our Vision:

All Children are Safe and Feel Loved

You will:

• Provide primary physical, emotional and social needs care for children
• Develop and lead children's play group activities while keeping children positively engaged in developmentally appropriate activities
• Act as a positive role model utilizing appropriate methods of redirection and principles of positive reinforcement
• Write descriptive and comprehensive progress notes, phone call logs, activities and reports
• Conduct intakes and discharges, as needed, and respond to 24-hour crisis hotline calls
• Attend 40 hours of paid training each year to refresh or enhance your skills

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED; Preferred: Associate Degree
• 2 years of verifiable, paid childcare experience
• Satisfactory Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Background Check, FBI Criminal Background Check and National Sex Offender Registry check
• Childcare Certificate or Education preferred but not required
• Health screening physical and TB screening

We provide:

• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Retirement contribution matching
• Safe and respectful working environment
• Annual professional development opportunities
• Special Employee appreciation events throughout the year

AAP/EEO Statement:

Children’s Aid Society provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview and onboarding process
• Daily temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
• Social distancing guidelines and mask wearing in place
• Virtual team meetings