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House of Neighborly Service (HNS) is in look for energetic and responsible individuals who are interested in working in the Early Childcare field. They would be working directly with children ages 18 months up to 5 years of age.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Work Location (In-Person): 407 N Calaveras San Antonio, TX 78207, must be able to commute

Ability to Relocate:

San Antonio, TX 78207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, or equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred - if not, must obtain within one year of hiring date

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a licensed child care facility.

Demonstrated ability to manage a group of infants, toddlers and/or preschool children in a classroom setting either alone or with assistance from Teachers.

Demonstrated knowledge of, or ability to learn, and implement TDFPS Standards for Day Care Centers and the Texas Rising Star Standards.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to develop lesson plans and successfully instruct students.

Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students' various learning needs.

Knowledge of appropriate learning styles and strategies.

Willing to learn new teaching techniques.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Leadership skills and patience for working with students of all ages.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Bilingual in Spanish and English a must.

Must be able to pass a background check and submit to fingerprinting

Must be reliable and punctual

Responsibilities

· Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.

· Comfortably lift and carry children up to 35 lbs.

· Report daily attendance on each child.

· Feed, nurture, and play with children, change diapers.

· Participate in planned curriculum activities with children.

· Work with supporting technology pieces.

· Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom.

· Preparing lesson plans and projects to complete learning objectives.

· Planning and implementing the classroom schedule.

· Adapting teaching methods to meet the interests and learning styles of students.

· Completing various assessments for students as determined by the organization.

· Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention.

· Planning and implementing activities requiring the parents and children’s participation.

· Organizing classroom materials and maintaining essential cleanliness in the classroom.

· Involving parents in the education and care of their children through verbal and written communication and other appropriate methods.

· Acquire a minimum of 30 training hours annually, as outlined in Texas Rising Star standards.

· Attend meetings and trainings required by House of Neighborly Service.

· Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications at all times.

· Maintain current and clear driving record at all times.

· Helping ensure that Kid’s Place operates in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and quality standards including, but not limited to, the following:

o Being well informed of and helping ensure compliance with the TDFPS Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Star Standards.

o Maintaining appropriate and timely records required by HNS, licensing and/or accreditation agencies, etc.

o Maintaining confidentiality of children and family information.

o Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law.

o Maintaining a safe, healthy and attractive learning environment both inside and outside the classroom.

· Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.

· Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.

· Carry out other duties as assigned by KP Director.

If you're interested in joining our team, please send your resume and contact info to mario.garcia@hns-tx.org. 

Position Title: Clinical Child & Family Specialist 

Supervisor: Clinical Director 

Classification: Exempt 

Compensation: Starting at $50,000, Salary commensurate with experience 

Position Summary: The Clinical Child & Family Specialist, under direct supervision of the Clinical Director, is responsible for providing Child-Centered Play Therapy and other therapeutic interventions to children and families engaged in The Child & Family Wellness Program. 

Required Qualifications: 

- Master’s Degree in Social Work and active LMSW in the state of Texas. 

- Bilingual in English and Spanish required. 

- Must pass a background check. 

- Lift a minimum of 40 pounds. 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience: 

- Experience working with children and/or school-based settings preferred. 

- Excellent organizational skills and time management. 

- Demonstrate ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 

- Commitment to working with underserved communities and improving mental health access. 

- Proficient in maintaining client caseload. 

- Interest in pursuing clinical hours and receiving clinical supervision within the agency. 

Responsibilities: 

- Train in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), and Child-Teacher Relationship Therapy (CTRT.) 

- Provide Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) to children engaged in services with the Child & Family Wellness Program, Bienestar Juntos. 

- Conduct initial screenings and comprehensive biopsychosocial intakes to assess child and family needs. 

- Provide psychoeducation, consultation, and support to families to enhance understanding of mental health, child development, and their role in the services. 

- Facilitate workshops, groups, and community education events for families, staff, and community members to increase mental health awareness. 

- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate with other providers and staff and develop support plans that monitor progress towards goals for each child’s development. 

- Conduct outreach and community engagement to build partnerships with organizations to increase program awareness and referrals for program participation. - Maintain confidentiality of all records and documentation. 

- Maintain accurate and timely documentation that includes interventions and progress, and prepare monthly reports required by the agency. 

- Support interns in their training, development, and execution of program assignments. 

- Uphold all ethical guidelines and best practices, research, and trends in mental health, child development, and participate in ongoing professional development. - Report suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law and adhere to agency crisis protocol. 

- Other duties as assigned.

We're hiring at House of Neighborly Service! Our Child & Family Wellness Program provides child-centered play therapy to children ages 3-10, as well as psychoeducation, consultation, and support to families and educators. This is an exciting position for a clinician interested in joining a growth-oriented and collaborative team. If you're interested in joining our team, please send your resume and contact info to mario.garcia@hns-tx.org.