Location: Houston, TX Address: 8660 Sweetwater Ln
Job Schedule: Part-Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We are seeking a Part-Time Childrens Program Aide to join our Family Hope Center. The Children's Program Aide serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services and is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of all children programs, including:
• Providing an environment that is growth-producing and which stimulates self-confidence and trust and a respect of people. • Remaining attentive to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic growth of the children under supervision. • Ensuring that the environment is age appropriate, culturally sensitive and allows for children's personal expression. • Participating with youth in character development/enhancement activities and service learning projects. • Maintaining a positive attitude and approach when working with the children, parents, guests and coworkers. • Reporting to supervisor any special needs or problems of individual children. • Supporting the program in place for the children in care and having a regularly scheduled daily plan, which includes elements of recreation, responsibility and spirituality. • Implementing appropriate discipline and supervision of the youth in accordance with Buckner policy, regulatory requirements and standards, and the needs of the children. • Maintaining facility in a clean and orderly manner. Reporting needed repairs to immediate supervisor. • Maintaining an awareness of the needs of children with an openness and flexibility for creative program changes when necessary. Implementing program changes as directed. • Maintaining records, daily report sheets and incident reports and other documentation as necessary. • Assisting with paperwork, bulletin boards, and other documentation as required to develop and enhance the skills of the children in care. • Assisting youth with homework, arts, and crafts projects and implementing recreation activities. • Reporting immediately any suspected child abuse/neglect to the Supervisor. • Providing safe transportation for children in van or other Buckner vehicle as required. • Assisting with cleaning duties as appropriate, including, but not limited to, wiping down tables and emptying trash. • Assisting with menu planning and preparation and the delivery of snack and/or meal items. • Attending and participating in meeting and in-service training, including CPR and First Aid training.
What you'll bring:
• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required • Requires current CPR and First Aid certifications; must attend CPR, First Aid and restraint training as required • Must possess strong moral character, personal attributes and mannerisms so as to serve as a positive role model for youth and their families • Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English • Requires the ability to maintain a positive attitude and approach when working with children and parents • Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy • Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner • Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people • Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.
About Buckner Children and Family Services:
Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org.
Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.