Worland Family & Health Services Aide

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma/GED
• •Willingness to enroll in a CDA credential program that will be completed within two years of date of hire
• •Child development associate (CDA) credential
• •Associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education
• •Enrollment in a program leading to an Associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education
• •Family Services Credential
• •Current certification in Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR within 180 days of employment
• •Dependable, insured transportation
• •Valid Wyoming Driver's License
• •Acceptable driving record
• •Pass an initial and periodic health screening
• •TB clearance
• •Current certifications in all Wyoming Department of Family Services' childcare-required trainings
• •Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards
• •Knowledge of Head Start Act
• •Knowledge of Absaroka, Inc. Policies and Procedures and Outcomes
• •Knowledge of Wyoming Department of Family Services' child day care licensing requirements
• •Knowledge of Developmentally appropriate practices for young children, as defined by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• •Knowledge of Head Start Early Learning Framework
• •Knowledge of Head Start Family Framework
• •Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
• •Knowledge of Local community resources for low-income families and families with young children
• •Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• •Ability to follow directions and take initiative
• •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• •Ability to work effectively with adults and children from diverse backgrounds, cultures, languages, ethnicities, experiences, abilities, and temperaments
• •Ability to use a computer to collect, record, retrieve data, and prepare reports
• •Ability to model appropriate dress, appearance, personal hygiene, and professionalism per Personnel Policies and Procedures
• •Ability to maintain confidentiality of staff, parent, child, client, community, and agency information
• •Dedication to the goals and philosophy of Absaroka Inc.
• •Ability to occasionally travel out-of-county and out-of-state
• •Ability to attend pre- and in-service trainings, and other trainings as required
• •Ability to use reasonable precautions in the performance of one's duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices
• •Ability to act in such a manner as to assure, at all times, maximum safety to oneself, fellow employees, clients, and children
• •Ability to regularly stand, walk, handle, feel, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, taste, smell, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms
• •Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• •Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• •Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• •Peripheral vision
• •Depth perception
• •Ability to adjust focus

Desired Qualifications

• •Bilingual: fluency in both English and Spanish