Part Time Child Minding Worker

Pay Rate: $16/hour. This position is Part Time status, working minimum 20 hours per week

Schedule: Day shift: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.

Project LINK is now hiring for a part-time Child Minding Worker to monitor clients' children, so they can receive treatment!

Child Minding Workers are responsible for the well-being of the children under their care and they must monitor the children to ensure that they play and interact with one another in a safe and appropriate manner.

Other responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary
• Interacting with the children which may include crawling, bending, and stoop.
• Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day
• Preparing meals and snacks for the kids
• Organizing activities and developing curriculum for children
• Keeping records of each child's progress, interests and any problems that may occur
• Maintaining contact with the children's mother and contacting them in the case of an emergency

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: One year of child care experience required.
• Licensure/Certifications: Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid, training provided. We will provide a 10 hour training course for child care professionals through the Virginia Department of Education prior to working with children.
• Background: Candidates will be requires to submit to a fingerprint criminal background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

• Make a difference in the community: Project LINK provides specialized substance use case management and counseling for pregnant women, mothers and their infants, and women of childbearing age.

• Great team: We provide an environment that thrives on positive interaction with both clients and coworkers.
• Stable Employer: Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.