Childcare Worker

Company: Crittenton Services for Children and Families
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Job Description:

CHILDCARE WORKER
Position Summary:

Responsible for developing and implementing a treatment parenting plan of care with teen parent

clients and their children that is trauma-informed; to assist them to develop the skills they will need to

provide a safe, stable and permanent home for their children.
Essential Duties:

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• Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) and Sexual Harassment standards at care provider facilities, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
  
• Establishes screening and educational support policies that respond to both the social emotional and early leaning needs of children who have experienced trauma.
  
• Ensures client-centered trauma-informed service best practice planning including effective advocacy, cross team collaboration, and client empowerment.
  
• Ensures positive, supportive relationships that foster trust between staff and teen parents.
  
• Develops and oversees developmentally appropriate trauma-informed curriculum.
  
• Assesses client developmental milestones and coordinates intervention with Regional Center, as appropriate.
  
• Assesses symptoms of trauma and toxic stress, ensuring appropriate intervention and mitigation of stressors.
  
• Engages and participates in community partner and stakeholder events or as assigned based on program need.
  
• Communicates relevant information and coordinates with assigned staff to establish and meet clients' treatment goals.
  
• Sets clear, measurable and specific goals for assigned staff and meets weekly for review.
  
• Provides specific performance feedback to staff, both positive and corrective, as soon possible after event or action.
  
• Oversees written evaluations, submitted evaluations and any rate change submissions for approval. Presents evaluation to staff.
  
• Maintains a professional environment that is consistent with existing contracts, licensing
  
  regulations, and established agency policies
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  BA/BS in relevant field preferred. Those without a related degree must have successfully completed 12- semester units of Early Childhood Education and meet alternative minimum qualifications established by the California Department of Social Services. Experience working with system-involved teen parents strongly preferred, and experience working with infants and toddlers.
  Additional Requirements:
  
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  • Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license.
    
  • Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications and training
    
  • including, but not limited to, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Nurturing Parenting, First Aid/CPR, and other evidence-informed practices
    
    Salary Range: $42,640- $46,904
    
    The posted pay scale for this position serves as a general disclosure. Actual pay offered within the range will be dependent on individual factors such as skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.
    EOE, including disability/vets

Keywords: Crittenton Services for Children and Families, Fullerton , Childcare Worker, Other , Fullerton, California