Children's Group Worker
Company: YWCA Evanston North Shore
Location: Evanston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:As part of YWCA Evanston/North Shore's domestic
violence team, the Children's Group Worker provides daily group
activities and childcare for children of adults participating in
YWCA Evanston/North Shore services. The position is key in helping
to create and maintain a warm and welcoming space for program
participants of all ages. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIESDirect Service (90%)Collaborates with the Children
and Family Services Coordinator to plan and implement daily group
activities for children and youth ages 1- 14 years. Provides
childcare to the children and youth of adult participants. Reports
all observations of unusual behavior to the Children and Family
Services Coordinator and other relevant staff in a timely manner.
Assists with preparation and clean-up for youth and family
activities and maintains program spaces, equipment, and supplies in
a clean and orderly fashion, and replaces damaged toys as needed.
Assists in scheduling and providing oversight to the activities of
volunteers working with the children. Maintains the log of new
children coming to the program and provides welcoming gifts upon
their arrival. Provides documentation of children's services in the
online case management system. Provides feedback and positive
communication to parents about their children's activities.
Maintains childcare signup sheet. ADDITIONAL DUTIES
(10%)Intermittently provides emergency backup to ensure adequate
coverage of the 24-hour crisis line and residential shelter as
available. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Pursues
professional development. Understands and adheres to all of YWCA
Evanston/North Shore procedures and policies as well as YWCA
Employee Handbook. Requirements:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
High school diploma or GEDExperience and/or Training: At least one
year of experience working with children. Licenses/Certificates:
Successful completion of the Illinois 40-Hour Domestic Violence
Training Certificate within 3 months of employment First Aid/CPR
within 6 months of employment YWCA requires that all employees be
fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and submit proof of vaccination to
Human Resources unless a request for a medical or religious
accommodation is grantedTechnology/Equipment: Beginner proficiency
in Microsoft Office SuitePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Some
college-level coursework in child development, social work,
counseling, or other related fieldsExperience and/or Training:At
least one year of experience working with children who have
experienced trauma. At least one year of experience assisting in
planning activities for children and communicating with parents. At
least one year of experience submitting case management
notes.Licenses/Certificates:Illinois 40-Hour Domestic Violence
Training CertificateFirst Aid/CPRLanguage: Fluent in
SpanishTechnology/Equipment: Beginner proficiency with online case
management systemsPHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSIntermittent (less
than 15%), Occasional (15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous
(over 75%). Occasional local travel required to work at other
locations Occasional evening and weekend work required Tolerance of
prolonged and continuous stationary periods at a desk/computer
Occasionally required to push, pull, lift and/or move up to 10
pounds Must be able to move about the facility Must be able to
operate controls for computers and other equipment Must be able to
wash and clean equipment and supplies with water, soap, or
disinfectant productsThe mental and physical requirements described
here are representative of those that must be met by an individual
to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position.WORKING ENVIRONMENT Employee may be required to share
office space or work in a cubicle in an open floor-plan office.
Employee may be required to work from home for extended periods
Employee may be required to work outside in the facility play area
Employee will occasionally have meetings or work in other
buildingsThe work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an individual encounters while performing
the essential functions of this position. **Note: YWCA is committed
to pay range transparency. Candidates are offered compensation
based on how their qualifications meet those of the position.
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Keywords: YWCA Evanston North Shore, Evanston , Children's Group Worker, Other , Evanston, Illinois
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