Childcare Assistant | Columbus, OH

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  • Location: Columbus, OH

  • Company: Lutheran Social Services Of Central Ohio

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission : Creating a better world by serving people in need. What will I do as a Childcare Worker with Lutheran Social Services? Serves as a direct service provider to the family members in the shelter. Responsible for implementing educational, recreational, and group activities for children newborn to 17 years old.

Provide support for parents residing in the LSS CHOICES shelter. Provide a safe, supportive, structured environment for mothers and children in crises. Model and teach positive forms of nurturance, fun, discipline and anger management to both mothers and children. Coordinate recreation, art and play activities for all youth. Implement family

activities such as birthdays, holiday celebrations and other important family functions. Provides thorough documentation on all client related data. Maintain cleanliness of childcare areas' of shelter.

Requirements for a Childcare Worker with Lutheran Social Services: Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED, with equivalent work experience. Preferred: Associates degree in childcare or a related field. Minimum one year experience working with children. Experience in providing direct services to children and mothers. Knowledge of early education and child development. As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team

members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits with Lutheran Social Services: Health insurance with 4-plan options! Tuition Reimbursement Program 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings Dental and Vision insurance Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA) Health Savings Account PTO and 9 Paid Holidays Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community About Lutheran Social Services: We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

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