ACE Childcare Activity Aide
Roanoke County
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Childcare
Posted on January 9, 2020
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs responsible childcare and recreation work in accordance with the program standards for children at an assigned location. Assists with planning and participating in organized childcare and recreational activities with children ages five (5) through twenty-one (21) who have developmental disabilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
- ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists with planning and actively participates with staff and children in activities including games, music, arts, crafts, and playground activities, as well as other appropriate activities
- Observes all activities to ensure the protection and safety of all participants
- Teaches good eating habits and personal hygiene
- Ensures children have proper rest periods
- Ensures each child has individualized support in each activity
- REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
- EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentExperiencePreferred: Some experience working with special needs childrenCertifications/ LicensesRequired: Have and maintain a Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification or obtain same after hire. Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license and have a good driving record.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- General knowledge, skill and interest in recreational activities suitable for children ages five (5) through twenty-one (21) with developmental disabilities in a group setting
- Ability to deal effectively with participants, encourage participation in the various activities; and to develop and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, participants and the general public
Additional RequirementsMust be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must submit to a Tuberculosis test. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.SupervisoryResponsibilitiesNONE - OTHER INFORMATION
Benefits are available to full-time positions only.
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01Were you referred by a Roanoke County employee? If yes, please provide their name below. If not, list "N/A."02Why are you interested in spending your summer months working with youth with disabilities?03What previous experience do you have working with youth with disabilities?04Are you able to work a flexible schedule Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm, up to 40 hours per week?
- Yes
- No
05If you answered "No" to the question above, please explain. If you answered "Yes", write "N/A."06Are you available for the entire training schedule (May 30, and June 1-5, 2020)?- Yes
- No
07If you answered "No" to the question above, please explain. If you answered "Yes," write "N/A."08Do you understand that you will be asked to provide personal care for campers?- Yes
- No
09Are you interested in attending a Medication Administration course before ACE begins to administer medications to our campers?- Yes
- No
10ACE has four (4) target areas: Music & Movement, Sports & Games, Arts & Crafts, and Group Activities. Please rank these in order of your interest; first is most interested, last is least interested.11Do you have current First Aid/CPR/AED training?- Yes
- No
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