Grand Rapids Kroc Center - Child Watch Attendant

Overview

Position Summary
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The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for the care and safety of the children in Child Watch areas throughout the facility.

• Responsible for the safety, supervision and active entertainment of all children placed in Child Watch areas.
• Maintain readiness and cleanliness of the assigned Child Watch area by cleaning and organizing equipment, toys, and play areas as determined by protocols.
• Assure adherence to Safe From Harm program guidelines. Report any suspicion of child abuse or Safe from Harm violations to the Membership Director or Child Watch Lead.
• Enforce all guidelines that pertain to the assigned Child Watch area on a constant and consistent basis.
• Engage in developmental activities with the children checked into child watch that will ensure a quality experience during the child s stay.
• Follow check-in/checkout procedures for all children.
• Provide quality customer service to the members using Child Watch services.
• Provide information and answer questions about all programs and activities available at the Kroc Center.
• Maintain clear communications with other departments.
• Perform other assignments/duties as assigned.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to all members and day pass users utilizing Child Watch services.
• Attend departmental in-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned.

• One year experience working with children and infants required
• Be at least 18 years old.

• Be able to read, write and communicate in English with the preferred ability to also communicate in Spanish.

• Computer knowledge preferred