About ECS/ Why work for us?

We want you to apply because we believe everyone can make a positive impact. By joining ECS, you will directly improve the lives of children and their families and those facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders in San Diego. Your unique skillset will be embraced as we work to break systemic barriers and create a more equitable society. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others!

Mission

Our mission is to break barriers and transform communities through programs rooted in our tradition of action and faith in God.

Purpose

Our purpose is to cultivate a strong, vibrant, and just San Diego region.

Vision

Our overall vision is to have an abundant and equitable society where all have unlimited potential.

POSITION: Parent Aide

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor or Assigned Supervisor

EEOC: Service Worker (9)

FLSA: Non-exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Will be assigned to a center or other agency facility to aide and support service delivery to children, families, center operations or agency operations.

FUNDING SOURCE

Neighborhood House Association Head Start/Child Development Program of San Diego County (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

According to assigned location Parents will be selected to do one or more of the following:

1. Nutrition: Assist in the general set-up and clean-up of the center kitchen. Serve prepared food family style to the center children.
2. Operations: General cleaning and organization. Light maintenance tasks.
3. General Office: Organizing, filing, sorting, copying. Light computer work.
4. Warehouse: Stock and maintain inventory. Organize materials so staff can locate items easily.
5. Childcare: Supervise children of Head Start parents/guardians while they attend a meeting/training Provide positive guidance and direction to the children under your care. Promote positive, professional relationships with children, staff and parents. Help maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment. Attend a mandatory orientation on job duties, responsibilities and tasks. Perform other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

Effectively communicate in a manner that children and staff understand. Ability to follow written directions in English. Bilingual skills a plus. Depending on assigned location: Food handling experience, Office experience, Preschool experience a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED. Units in Child Development a plus.

OTHER/SPECIAL

Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to pass a physical examination, tuberculin skin test. Meet the State of California immunization requirement for employees of day care centers, immunization proof against influenza, pertussis and measles. Fingerprint clearance, criminal record, and sex offender registry check required prior to employment. Must have a child currently enrolled within the ECS Head Start or Early Head Start program.

PHYSICAL

Physical Requirements:

• Seeing: Must be able to read computer screen and various reports.
• Hearing: must have capacity to hear and discern sounds.
• Standing/walking/sitting
• Climbing/stooping/kneeling/bending/reaching
• Fingering/grasping/feeling: Must be able to write and use phone