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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

Please email your resume to angelical@spanishamerican.org.

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

Please email your resume to angelical@spanishamerican.org.