P/T Child Watch Attendant
City of Deer Park
Houston, TX 77536
$12.67 an hour
Description
JOB
CLASS CONCEPTSummary: Under the direction and supervision of the Membership Services Supervisor this position is responsible for working in the Child Watch area of the Dow Active Complex (DAC), supervising the children that are dropped off while their parents use the facility. It will be the responsibility of this position to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. The position interacts with citizens, community organizations, and other city staff. This position may also be asked to assist with the front desk attendants, and various programs and events offered by the department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESMonitor the drop-off and pick-up of children to guarantee their safety while in our care, and assure parents are signing in and signing out children properly and presenting identificationProvide basic child care to children in attendancePlan, organize, and supervise age-appropriate on-going activities in the child watch program and interact with children at play, creating a positive experience for the childrenHelp implement a variety of activities which may include: leading active games, arts and crafts, dance, drama, fitness, music, and various recreational, educational, or cultural enrichment eventsContact parent or guardian to change soiled clothing and accessories, attending to the child’s needs, and any other similar needsMaintain a clean and sanitary environment at all timesCoordinate any specific needs the child may have with their parent or guardianAttending regularly scheduled staff meetingsOther duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education experience; questionnaire; oral interview and reference check; job job-related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All offers are conditional upon the successful and favorable results of a background check and drug screen. More information on these items will be provided at the time of the offer.
CLASS CONCEPTSummary: Under the direction and supervision of the Membership Services Supervisor this position is responsible for working in the Child Watch area of the Dow Active Complex (DAC), supervising the children that are dropped off while their parents use the facility. It will be the responsibility of this position to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. The position interacts with citizens, community organizations, and other city staff. This position may also be asked to assist with the front desk attendants, and various programs and events offered by the department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESMonitor the drop-off and pick-up of children to guarantee their safety while in our care, and assure parents are signing in and signing out children properly and presenting identificationProvide basic child care to children in attendancePlan, organize, and supervise age-appropriate on-going activities in the child watch program and interact with children at play, creating a positive experience for the childrenHelp implement a variety of activities which may include: leading active games, arts and crafts, dance, drama, fitness, music, and various recreational, educational, or cultural enrichment eventsContact parent or guardian to change soiled clothing and accessories, attending to the child’s needs, and any other similar needsMaintain a clean and sanitary environment at all timesCoordinate any specific needs the child may have with their parent or guardianAttending regularly scheduled staff meetingsOther duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education experience; questionnaire; oral interview and reference check; job job-related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All offers are conditional upon the successful and favorable results of a background check and drug screen. More information on these items will be provided at the time of the offer.