Child Care Specialist

Child Care Specialist

Full Time | Day Shift | 9am-5pm

** Pay rate up to $17/hour! **

Lutheran Social Services CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence has been the sole resource for victims seeking shelter in Franklin County for more than four decades, providing a Temporary Emergency Shelter, 24-Hour Crisis Hotline, DV Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Peer Support Groups and more.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

Responsibilities for a Childcare Specialist with Lutheran Social Services:

• 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.
• Attend and contribute to all appropriate staff meetings.

Requirements for a Childcare Specialist with Lutheran Social Services:

• Associates degree in childcare or related field preferred; High School Diploma or GED with equivalent work experience minimum.
• Minimum of one year's 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 12 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.