Child Care Worker

Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. (Download PDF reader)

The Child Care Worker is responsible for providing direct care service to children and adolescents under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Child Care Worker maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient/patient group. The Child Care Worker provides physical care, support, guidance and supervision in daily activities consistent with the treatment plan and milieu program. The Child Care Worker implements aspects of the treatment plan through patient interactions, teaching and developing self care and social skills and organizing and participating in patient activities.

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To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits), including 15 semester (22 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human service areas: psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, special education, audiology, speech pathology, recreation therapy, music therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, child care, or child development.

Experience

Child Care Worker 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Child Care Worker E9

One year of experience equivalent to a Child Care Worker 8 and completion of the Department of Health and Human Services' approved training program.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Child Care Worker 8

Three years of experience as a Youth Specialist may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

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Hawthorn Center is a 24-hour, 7-day a week operations with the following shifts:

Current vacancies are for the PM Shift 2:30 pm -- 10:30 pm and MN Shift 10:30 pm - 7:00 am.

If you have questions regarding this posting please email Human Resources at