Current Job Openings

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Please reach out to Jessie Purcel for inquires or to apply for the position posted below. 

jessicapurcel@thrivingfamiliescolorado.org

Childcare Specialist

Thriving Families offers programs that support women, children, and their families during pregnancy and just after a baby is born – a critical period of development for children’s futures. Before providing these services, we start with removing barriers such as childcare and transportation while in-person and offer other resources like tablets to mothers who are receiving services virtually. Thriving Families is hiring a Childcare Specialist that can assist us in making these resources more accessible to our participants by providing high quality childcare.

Position Summary

The Childcare Specialist will provide drop-in childcare for multiple ages: infant-12 years old for families attending services at Thriving Families and the Rose Andom Center. The Specialist will be integrated into all programs offered at Thriving Families and will provide high-quality, trauma-informed care for families attending case management, workshops, and therapy appointments at the Thriving Families office, located near downtown Denver. Full benefits package available.

Essential Functions

· Maintain a safe and calm environment for participants and parents

· Create and maintain activities for children 

· Communicate any issues or concerns to parents at pick up

· Respond to participant questions and comments

· Provide excellent customer service 

· Maintain a general knowledge of working with youth ages newborn - 12 years

· Clean equipment and toys 

· Additional duties as assigned

· Maintain paperwork and records

Required Qualifications

· High School diploma or GED

· Experience working with children ages infant - 12 years

· Current or previous CPR/AED/First Aid certification

· Moderate lifting (children, toys, etc.), up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from participants

· Problem solving

· Flexibility/adaptability

· Time management

· Customer service oriented

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

· Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Special Instructions

Please send a cover letter and resume to JessicaPurcel@thrivingfamiliescolorado.org by December 22, 2023.

Position Type

Full-time preferred, part-time optional. Employer based childcare not available at this time. 

Salary

$38,050 - $42,000