Child Development Assistant - Frederick County (MD) : Job Details

Family Partnership of Frederick County, a Maryland Family Network Family Support Center, fosters the health and well-being of children, youth and families to create strong foundations. By listening to expressed needs and partnering together with our participants, we develop and support individualized goal plans to promote success and prosperity. We take what we know from science and research, combine it with Protective Factors, and create programs that support and empower families. We encourage you to learn more about Family Partnership by visiting our website.

POSITION DETAILS:

Grant funded; part-time; up to 30 hours per week; 8:30am-3:00pm or 9:30am-4:00pm Monday - Thursday and 9:00am-1:00pm on Friday; pro-rated benefits.

2 vacancies

This position assists with implementation of child development services at Family Partnership while assuring the education, care, safety and well-being of all children under his/her care. Supervision is received from the Child Development Supervisor.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a part-time/pro-rated benefited Frederick County Government employee.

* 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment at a pro-rated rate

* 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover at a pro-rated rate

* 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays

* 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit

* Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

* Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

* County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan at a pro-rated rate

* Vesting after 5 years of service

* Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

* Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

* Partner with parents to support and promote children's safety, well-being, and healthy growth and development in a manner that reflects best practices of child development

* Support the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning activities for children 6 weeks through 4 years of age based on individual child's strengths, interests and needs

* Assist with facilitating Parent and Child Together (PACT) activities that are appropriate for children of diverse backgrounds

* Establish and maintain positive rapport with children and parents; model positive and appropriate interactions with children and parents at all times

* Provide general classroom support, and targeted support for individual children, as needed

* Complete weekly observations of children and enter observations notes into data management system

* Assist with tracking the completion of developmental screenings and other child development services

* Assist with clerical tasks that support the Child Development team

* Participate in staff meetings and trainings

* As needed, operate a County vehicle to transport participants to/from the FP center

* Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* High school graduation or the equivalent

* Minimum 1 year of supervised classroom experience with children 6 weeks through 4 years old

* Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

* Current certifications in First Aid and CPR (infant/child and adult) as required by childcare regulations, or ability to be so certified within 90 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

* Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

* Ability to effectively model appropriate interaction between young children and parents/guardians/caregivers

* Ability to work with sensitive, personal information and maintain confidentiality

* Accurate math and computer technology skills with the ability to effectively complete logs, reports and other departmental record keeping

* Ability to access and utilize computerized systems and office equipment

* Strong clerical skills with ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and program documentation

* Ability to build a trusting, collaborative partnership with families

* Ability to effectively develop and maintain positive working relationships with persons of diverse educational, cultural and economic backgrounds, public officials and program administrators, co-workers, program participants, and the general public

* Ability to effectively perform job duties individually and as a team player

* Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

* 90-hour Early Childhood Education Certification

* Secondary written and spoken language skills in Spanish

* Child Development coursework (high school or college level)

* Experience operating a 15-passenger van or similar vehicle to transport young children and adult passengers

* Experience working with children 6 weeks through 4 years of age and their parent(s) in a Maryland Family Network family support center or a similar program where parents and their young children attend together and receive child, parent, and family services

* Experience using data management system (e.g. Teaching Strategies Gold) for early childhood assessments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

* While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently walk, stoop, lift up to 20 pounds, reach, and perform repetitive motions; occasionally lift between 20-50 pounds, push and pull up to 40 pounds and drive.

* While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, has potential exposure to infectious diseases; frequently required to wear protective equipment; and occasionally work outdoors.

* The grants that fund these positions will determine the duration of these positions.

* This position is subject to random drug testing

* Current certifications must then be maintained

* Availability to work a varied schedule to include evenings

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

* An evaluation of training and experience

* One or more interviews, including a two-hour observation in the classroom

* A pre-employment physical exam

* A pre-employment drug test, without marijuana

* A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation

* A pre-employment background investigation through a public records search