Lead Child Care Worker SUBSTITUTE

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

OVERVIEW: The Sacramento Crisis Nursery is a family-strengthening program, where parents can bring their children ages 0-5 to one of two Sacramento nurseries for emergency childcare services or overnight care during difficult times.  Our mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing support to families in times of crisis. 

Under the supervision of the Crisis Nursery Supervisor, the Lead Child Care Worker (LCCW) supports the mission of the agency and program by ensuring the safety, care and supervision of children at the Crisis Nursery. The LCCW is responsible for coordinating the direct care operations during the shift and is the main communication link to site supervisors. The LCCW supports the development and implementation of age-appropriate activities for children in care. The LCCW applies Community Care Licensing (CCL), agency and program standards in the operation and care of children.

DUTIES:

• Provide supervision, protection and care of children individually and in groups at all times.   
• Provide assistance to each child in working with a group and in handling individual problems.   
• Oversee and implement the child guidance system for managing play activities. 
• Administration of positive discipline and setting of limits for behavior.   
• Notate child's progress, identify the possible need for professional services, and communicate such findings to professional staff. 
• Implement developmentally and age appropriate activities for a diverse population of children from various racial, ethnic, cultural, economic, social and religious backgrounds. 
• Prepare and present preschool and infant activities consistent with the assigned schedule involving areas such as music, perceptual motor skills, health education, science, creative arts, social studies and language arts. 
• Instruct children individually and in small groups, and supervise play and learning activities in the inside and outside play area. 
• Maintain constant attention to the safety of the children and their environment. 
• Be responsible for the total care of all children during assigned shift.  
• Supervise the children consistent with CCL regulations and SCH/CN Policies and Systems. 
• Assure all child care needs are met, including but not limited to preparing meals and bottles, diaper changes, bathing, feeding, one-on-one interaction, etc.  
• Remain alert to physical and/or emotional changes in infants or children indicating the onset of illness.   
• Observe infants and children for drowsiness, need to rest, to be bathed and changed. 
• Complete bed checks to assure the well-being of the children for overnight shifts consistent with established policies and standards. 
• Apply crisis intervention techniques to ensure the safety of children and staff.   
• Apply positive discipline when necessary, abiding by program and agency policies and standards. 
• Oversee visits with families or caregivers as necessary. 
• Ensure that the children are kept clean and healthy (i.e. baths, brushing teeth, washing hands, etc