Child Care Attendant - Marisol Homes

Flexible schedule- Monday- Wednesday 12pm to 3:30 pm and Thursday – Friday 5:00pm to 8:30pm

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services (for women), Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Archdiocesan Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Services.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our Mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. We accomplish this through:

• Employer sponsored training

• Culture of Trauma-Informed Care

• Generous compensation and benefits package.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Child Care Attendant at Catholic Charities:

• Develops positive relationships with parents and families of each child
• Collaboratively works on assessment of each child with the parent, develops an individualized plan to address deficits and build upon strengths for each student, and monitors and reports on these results.
• Provides direction for parents on development of their child socially, cognitively, and academically
• Completes a final progress assessment upon departure of each child who transitions from the shelter
• Plans and implements activities that stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, emotional, social, and cognitive)
• Assists with narratives in grant reporting and writing related to child development
• Assists in the coordination of activities with other staff.

Qualifications:

• At least six months experience working with children under 12 in a group setting.

• Ability to interact will with children from birth to school-age.

• Courses in Early Childhood education preferred but not required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: $17.00/hour

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 9 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so there may be a need to work some holidays, which would include holiday pay).

• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.

• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.

• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

• **Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

  ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!

  We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

  Drug-Free Workplace.

  We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

  
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