Apply on Employer Site

Buckner International · 1 month ago

Children's Program Aide - Bilingual in Spanish

Bachman Lake, Dallas, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Buckner Children and Family Services is a faith-based social service organization dedicated to transforming lives. The Children's Program Aide will assist in daily operations of children's programs, providing guidance and supervision to foster a nurturing environment.

CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Provide an environment that is growth producing and which stimulates self-confidence and trust and a respect of people

Remain attentive to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic growth of the children under supervision

Ensure that the environment is age appropriate, culturally sensitive and allows for children’s personal expression

Participate with youth in character development/enhancement activities and service learning projects

Maintain a positive attitude and approach when working with the children, parents, guests and coworkers

Report to supervisor any special needs or problems of individual children

Support the program in place for the children in care and have a regularly scheduled daily plan, which includes elements of recreation, responsibility and spirituality

Maintain an awareness of the needs of children with an openness and flexibility for creative program changes when necessary

Implement program changes as directed

Assist youth with homework, arts, and crafts projects and implement recreation activities

Provide safe transportation for children in van or other Buckner vehicle as required

Attend and participate in meeting and in-service training, including CPR and First Aid training

Qualification

CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationBilingual in SpanishHigh School DiplomaNurturing skillsCreative program changesPositive attitude

Required

High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required

Requires ability to read, write, and speak Spanish professionally

Requires current CPR and First Aid certifications; must attend CPR, First Aid and restraint training as required

Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner

Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people

Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time

Company

Buckner International

Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.

Founded in 1879