ASSISTANT CHILDCARE PROVIDER

　　Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is expanding rapidly to continue its mission of providing homeless families with opportunities and support to transition into permanent housing. HFH helps create lasting solutions for families experiencing homelessness through self-sufficiency planning, goal setting, and achievement. We invite you to visit our website, www.hfhnyc.org, to learn more about our facilities and programs.

　　We are seeking full-time Assistant Childcare Provider to provide supervision and quality care for children under 24 months in our North Bronx location.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Assist in creating a child-oriented atmosphere.

　　Assure children’s basic needs are met (food, clothing, safety, diapering, rest, etc.).

　　Supervise and interact closely with children at all times.

　　Provide a balance of activities to meet children’s needs.

　　Assist with administrative tasks including answering phones, writing reports and filling out forms.

　　Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the center.

　　Comply and ensure all Article 47 policies are being met.

　　Support the Childcare Supervisor in daily tasks.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　An Assistant Childcare Provider must have at a minimum of an Associate Degree in the social sciences, applied health sciences, or human services, or a related degree that is approved by the department, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.

　　Experience working with children under the age of 24 months.

　　Ability to sit on the floor, bend and pick up children through the course of an eight-hour shift.

　　Upon hire candidate may be subject to clearances as required by law and regulations.

　　COMPENSATION/EEO:

　　In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employee-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.