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Do you have experience in childcare and/or social services and a love for our Latino community? The Spanish American Committee is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the following full-time positions. Please email your resume to Angelica Lastovka, our Director of Programs, at angelical@spanishamerican.org.
Bilingual Childcare Teacher
Location
Little Footsteps Childcare Center | 4732 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Job Type
Full-time (8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday)
Job Description
The Childcare Teacher, under direct supervision of the Childcare Director, will carry out the day-to-day classroom activities and operations to enhance the children's development to best prepare them for future educational experiences.
Responsibilities
- Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of the Spanish American Committee Childcare.
- Assist in setting up defined learning areas and maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment that is arranged to support independence.
- Assume responsibility of the classroom in the absence of the teacher or as needed.
- Maintain safe classroom environment, which includes monthly fire/tornado drills.
- Maintain a healthy environment through daily classroom routines.
- Assist in writing lesson plans.
- Record ongoing observation of children, writing anecdotal notes, and displaying their work.
- Encourage good daily hygiene and model eating habits.
- Attend to child/children when an emergency arises and administer first aid and CPR.
- Sit, eat and socialize with the children during meal and snack time.
- Report immediately and record any signs of illness or injury, write up an incident report and submit it within 24 hours of the incident.
- Engage in children’s play in all areas of the classroom and all parts of the curriculum (i.e., floor play, outdoor/movement/music activities).
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development trainings as required.
Qualifications
- Must have at least 1 year of experience working in a daycare or preschool classroom
- Combination of education and experience normally represented by a Child Development Associate (CDA). Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Current certifications in CPR and First Aid required.
- Must have a working knowledge of all local, state, and federal laws and procedures pertaining to childcare licensing.
Pay
Up to $17/hour
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Email your resume to angelical@spanishamerican.org or apply on Indeed.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Location
Spanish American Committee Headquarters | 4407 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Job Type
Full-time (8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday)
Job Description
The Licensed Social Worker performs assessments, determines diagnosis, and provides interventions to assist Latino individuals and families, including counseling, education, advocacy, referral, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, problem-solving, coordination of family/team meetings, and the provision of concrete services. The LSW maintains a network of resources for consultation and helps patients connect to community resources to facilitate optimal care.
Responsibilities
- Work with individuals and families to develop a comprehensive support system to overcome barriers to mental health and socioeconomic success.
- Coordinate services with community agencies, service providers, and medical personnel to implement an individual service plan.
- Monitor progress and conduct follow-ups with clients to gauge the effectiveness of individual service plans.
- Assist in conducting outreach into the community to engage individuals in direct services.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to link them to services in the Greater Cleveland community.
- Adhere to social work guidelines established by Cuyahoga County, the Ohio Department of Health, and the National Association of Social Workers.
- Maintain client data and information; complete reports and documentation in a timely manner and prepare reports for the program manager
Qualifications
- Current, active, and unrestricted LSW licensure in the state of Ohio required.
- Must be fluent in both Spanish and English with a thorough knowledge of Latino culture.
- Work experience in advocacy service, case management, or similar work with the public in a direct service setting required.
- Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, accessibility to a vehicle, and current automobile insurance.
- Knowledge and proficiency in Windows Office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Pay
Up to $48,000 annual salary
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Email your resume to angelical@spanishamerican.org or apply on Indeed.
