Job Purpose: Under the general direction of the Behavioral Health Director, the Childcare Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring quality care for children while their parents participate in SCIHP evening group classes. The Childcare Assistant creates a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for the children, allowing parents to focus on their therapeutic sessions. Hours & Days: Tuesday & Thursday (Evenings 5:30pm - 8:00PM).ย
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prefer college credit in early childhood/elementary education, child development, youth program or related behavioral sciences.
- CPR -Cardiopulmonary Resuscitationย Certification.
- Previous experience in childcare or related fieldsย preferred.
- Always provides child supervision, attentive care to children. Ensuring safety, comfort, and well-being.
- Must be patient and can handle various behaviors andย emotions.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Excellent communicationย skills.
- Provide a warm, caring, professional, creative and positive attitude.
- Flexibility must have the ability to adapt to changing schedules and childrenโsย needs.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and backgroundย investigation.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and historical context of the Native American community.
How to Apply
Submit your application to Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.
Attention: Human Resources Department
Address: 144 Stony Point Road, Room 2209, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Email:ย employment@scihp.orgย Fax: (707) 526-1016
Application Form: Available online atย www.scihp.org/human-resources
When applying under Indian Preference, please include valid documentation of eligibility with your application materials.