Description

The Family Support Aide is responsible for the direct care of and supervision of the children. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

-This position requires a minimum of High School Education. Specific vocational training in childcare is preferred. 

-Ability to work as a team member and have good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. 

-A working knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory body rules and regulations. 

Specific Areas of Responsibilities: 

1. Provides children with hygiene care as needed.
2. Promotes a good working and safe environment.
3. Provides hands-on interaction with children.
4. Feeds children’s meals on an as-needed basis.
5. Plans and organizes structured activities for the children.
6. Knowledge and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
7. Familiar with agency Policies and Procedures.
8. Promotes praise and motivation of children in a positive manner.
9. Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Program
10. Contributes to the understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity within the agency and the community;
11. Complies with all relevant JCAHO standards and regulations.
12. Utilizes the agency’s resources in a fiscally conservative manner.
13. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Benefits:

• Health Insurance  (Fully-Funded Employer Plan)
• Dental Insurance (Fully-Funded Employer Plan)
• Vision Insurance (Fully-Funded Employer Plan)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Family Medical Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability 
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Employer Paid to all full-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance 

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be open-minded and willing to follow instructions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, run, climb, and actively participate in activities related to the age of the group.
• Must have a good driving record for at least 5 years
• Must be willing to learn
• Must be willing and able to work well with others and cooperate in all aspects of the Case Management Program

Family Resource Center of South Florida, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Summary

The Family Support Aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of the children.