Children's Program Aide

We are seeking a Full-time Children's 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 inc. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Provide an environment that is growth producing and which stimulates self-confidence and trust and a respect of people.
• Remain attentive to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic growth of the children under supervision.
• Ensure that the environment is age appropriate, culturally sensitive and allows for children’s personal expression.
• Participate with youth in character development/enhancement activities and service learning projects.
• Maintain a positive attitude and approach when working with the children, parents, guests and coworkers.
• Report to supervisor any special needs or problems of individual children.
• Support the program in place for the children in care and have a regularly scheduled daily plan, which includes elements of recreation, responsibility and spirituality.
• Implement appropriate discipline and supervision of the youth in accordance with Buckner policy, regulatory requirements and standards, and the needs of the children.
• Maintain facility in a clean and orderly manner. Report needed repairs to immediate supervisor.
• Maintain an awareness of the needs of children with an openness and flexibility for creative program changes when necessary. Implement program changes as directed.
• Maintain records, daily report sheets and incident reports and other documentation as necessary.
• Assist with paperwork, bulletin boards, and other documentation as required to develop and enhance the skills of the children in care.
• Assist youth with homework, arts, and crafts projects and implement recreation activities. 
• Report immediately any suspected child abuse/neglect to the Supervisor.
• Provide safe transportation for children in van or other Buckner vehicle as required.
• Assist with cleaning duties as appropriate, including, but not limited to, wiping down tables and emptying trash.
• Assist with menu planning and preparation and the delivery of snack and/or meal items.
• Attend and participate 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.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.