POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position will be responsible for the childcare needs of the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Implement child development services, including but not limited to individualized educational and developmental plans, curricula, daily schedules and lesson plans, classroom instruction and medical/diagnostic services.
- Tend to childrens immediate needs while in daycare setting (feedings, changing) and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in the daycare.
- Assure center and records adhere to all agency and county standards, health department standards and funding requirements.
- Facilitate therapeutic daycare curriculum involving child and parent.
- Supervise all CPS visits.
- Act as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing information regarding parent/child interactions and making needed or necessary recommendations and/or referrals as requested by the Program Coordinator.
- Assure all medical and health records are maintained in each childs record. Monitor medical requirements and confer with County Public Health Nurse as needed.
- Confer with family members, significant others, staff, and the Program Coordinator regarding the childs special needs as necessary.
- Document childs behavior and concerns while in daycare setting in progress notes.
- Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested.
- Participate in case staffing when necessary.
- Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience and Competencies:
- Must meet all standards of the local licensing board.
- Must be sensitive to populations served.
- Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment is desired.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
