The Stay Play and Learn Program at Vanessa Behan allows parents and caregivers to spend time with their child(ren) playing and learning while staff promote positive interactions between the parent and the child. Fostering healthy social relationships between families through the opportunity of families to “drop-in” to play.  The Stay Play and Learn facilitator may also be expected to facilitate parenting class.  This position will design a schedule of activities, partner with other organizations to bring in activities and work directly with volunteers. This position may also support other community programs using this space.  Salary Range $24.04 to $24.52 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or high school or equivalency course of study (GED/HSEC)
• Bachelor’s in social services, Family Studies, or Early Education preferred
• 2 years of experience working with children and families
• Prefer experience facilitating parent education.

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House Parents provide care to children, age birth through twelve years under the direct supervision of the Lead House Parent.  They are responsible for providing safe, nurturing, fun, and age-appropriate activities during the daily routine.  House Parents are responsible for daily upkeep of childcare areas and items used by and for children.  Salary range:  $20.19 to $20.67 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability and desire to work with children.
• Six months of experience working directly with children
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively with many different personalities.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or a GED/Equivalent

*PLEASE NOTE: If there are no available positions at the time you apply, we will keep your application on file and qualified candidates will be contacted when a position becomes available. Our House Parent application is left on the internet all year long; however we may not always have open positions. Thank you very much.

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Family Support Specialist provides direct care to parents and families and is the first point of contact both in person and via the phone. This position will also assess the level of need of each family and provides appropriate immediate services, including crisis counseling, and any case management or referral that is necessary to create and maintain a safe environment for children.  Salary range:  $20.19 to $20.67 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability and desire to work with children.
• Six months of experience working directly with children
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively with many different personalities.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or a GED/Equivalent

*PLEASE NOTE: If there are no available positions at the time you apply we will keep your application on file and qualified candidates will be contacted when a position becomes available. We may not always have open positions. Thank you very much.

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If you are in a program through one of the local universities/colleges and are interested in internship/practicum opportunities please download and complete the attached application.

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