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
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720-440-3052
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