Bilingual Child Care Worker; Spanish​/English

Position: Bilingual Child Care Worker (Spanish/English)
Full Time

KIDSHAVEN-57100

5300 Kids Peace Drive

Direct Client/Patient Care

Primarily Nights with weekends/OT as needed

To Be Determined

Kids Peace - Kids Haven Program | Bethlehem, PA

What We Offer

* Generous PTO

* Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options

* Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.

* Twoâ€'week paid training program

* Professional growth: ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.

* Supportive environment: a collaborative and compassionate team culture.

Position Summary

A Late Night Youth Care Worker provides shelter, security, direct supervision, and support and direction for residential clients during overnight hours. The position also entails various duties including documentation of client activity, completion of individualized paperwork and specific responsibilities related to management and upkeep within residential houses.

Shifts Available

* Full Time and Part Time

* Overnight: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

* Weekends required: 2 consecutive days off during the week (set schedule)

Qualifications

* Minimum 1 year of paid experience working with children.

* Must be 21 years of age or older.

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency-reading, writing, and speaking.

* Some college coursework preferred.

* Valid driver's license preferred.

* Basic computer skills required.

* Must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and Child Abuse History Clearance (processed by Kids Peace).

* Must pass a physical and drug screening (covered by Kids Peace).

* Must complete all Kids Peace-sponsored training.

Responsibilities

* Provide supportive, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate supervision and guidance to children and adolescents.

* Maintain a strong commitment to the safety of youth, remaining attentive and responsive to all ongoing concerns and developments.

About Us

Kids Peace is a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.

Competitive pay: $17.60-$20.50 per hour, based on education and experience.

Kids Peace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.