Children's Program Aide

Buckner Children and Family Services Community: Family Hope Center Program

Location: Houston, TX - Onsite

Address: 8600 Sweetwater Lane Houston, TX 77037

Job Schedule: Full-time

We are seeking a Children's Program Aide to join our Family Hope Center Program. As a Children's Program Aide, you will Shine Hope by being responsible for providing quality childcare for parents involved in Buckner classes, community connections, meetings and any other programming. 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.
• Maintain a positive attitude and approach when working with the children, parents, guests and coworkers.
• 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.
• Supervise children Implement appropriate discipline and supervision of the youth in accordance with Buckner policy, regulatory requirements and standards, and the needs of the children.
• Maintain an awareness of the needs of children with an openness and flexibility for creative program changes when necessary. Implement program changes as directed.
• Complete paperwork and other documentation as called for to develop and enhance children’s skills. Maintain records, daily report sheets and incident reports and other documentation as necessary.
• Participate with youth in character development/enhancement activities and service learning projects.
• Assist children with arts and crafts projects and implement recreation activities during summer camps.
• Plan and lead children in character development/enhancement activities during summer camps.
• Assist with menu planning and preparation and the delivery of snack and/or meal items.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required.
• Requires ability read, write, and speak Spanish professionally.
• Requires current CPR and First Aid certifications; must attend CPR, First Aid and restraint training as required.
• 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.