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Child Care Worker

Union Gospel Mission Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Child Care Worker
REPORTS TO: Women and Childrens Ministry Director
SUPERVISES: N/A
LOCATION: 3400 SW 103rd Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005
STATUS: Part-time
WAGE: $17 per hour, 20 hours a week (max 30), no benefits
OVERALL POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Assist with educational care for high needs children ages 6 - 18 years of age.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide trauma informed care that is safe, healthy, and nurturing for children
- Actively engage with children and guide them in appropriate educational programing
- Empower children to be confident and independent in their works and activities
- Keep to a daily and weekly schedule
- Practice consistent and proactive communication with staff
- Maintain the confidentiality of all clients and records
- Help maintain a positive, pleasant, and Christian atmosphere at WLC
- Assist with any other job-related duties as assigned by the Women and Childrens Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Agreement with the purposes of UGM/WLC programs and the grace-based team approach to ministry
- Concerned, caring heart for needy families and a willingness to confront behavior consistently and respectfully
- Ability to work in cooperation with the other UGM/WLC volunteers and staff
- Committed Christ follower. Agree with UGMs statement of faith and values of the organization.
- Ability to behave calmly in stressful situations
- High School diploma or GED
- At least six months' experience working with children
- Familiarity with Montessori learning style is preferred, not required
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Good time management and organization skills
- A nurturing spirit when interacting with children, parents, and staff
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment for children

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A criminal history and background check are required and must be successfully completed
Able to stand/ bend/ be active for up to 4 hours a day
Ability to walk up and down steps

QUALIFICATIONS:
Character: Strong commitment to the vision and values of Union Gospel Mission, have a passion for the gospel, and a desire to serve the homeless, broken, and addicted. Must be a follower of Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local Christian church. Must adhere to UGMs statement of faith and standards of conduct.

As a faith-based non-profit, UGM seeks individuals who align with our understanding of biblical and moral teaching as expressed in the UGM Statement of Faith:

We believe:
The Bible is the Word of God
There is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross, rose from the dead, and will come again in power and glory
People are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, and that faith is expressed by confession and repentance
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to know and worship God

Please send your resume to Shannon Davidson at shannond@ugmportland.org.

Time:  Part-Time
Salary:  Hourly
Category:  Other

Updated:
8/1/2024 4:58:37 PM