On-Call Childcare Specialist with MHEC
The Maternal Health Equity Collaborative centers Black Women and Women of Color-both in leading the collaborative, and in the work we do in and with the community. The MHEC is made up of four doula organizations, Black Mamas ATX, Giving Austin Labor Support, Healing Hands Community Doula Project, and Mama Sana Vibrant Woman, and two parent support organizations, Hand to Hold and Partners in Parenting.
The MHEC was awarded a 3 year grant that will add culturally-sensitive and comprehensive perinatal childcare services to compliment the wraparound community doula support of the collaborative organizations, and ensure that Black mothers and their families are able to access the holistic, whole-person care needed to alleviate maternal health complications and reduce inequities.
On-Call Child Care Specialist
Supervised by GALS, Giving Austin Labor Support, the primary purpose of the on-call Childcare Specialist is to meet the lack of childcare needs for Black birthing people in Central Texas during the perinatal period. This will include but is not limited to traveling to residential areas to provide professional supervision and care for children whose parent is attending doctor visits, experiencing birth/postpartum, hospital readmission, and during periods of health concern such as prescribed bed rest or Perinatal mental health diagnosis.
Both GALS and the collaborative are dedicated to antiracism, reproductive justice work, and is devoted to ending maternal mortality in Central Texas.
We are seeking a culturally competent, compassionate On-Call Childcare Specialist. The ideal candidate will be required to remain on-call 3 days per week, supervise children’s daily activities, prepare stimulating activities, and ensure healthy meals and snacks are available. You may also be required to provide support to a hurt or injured child.
On-Call Childcare Specialist Roles and Responsibilities
Remain on-call during agreed upon 3 days per week for a maximum of 18 hours/week
Provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children
Provide basic childcare services such as changing diapers, assisting with bathtime, sleep, and ensuring children are properly fed and dressed
Offering emotional and physical support when children are hurt or injured
Notifying primary caregivers and the GALS dispatcher when children are hurt or injured
Adjusting to parents’ schedules as required
Childcare Specialist Requirements
18 years of age or older
Commitment to providing culturally relevant, racially equitable, and high quality childcare
Extensive knowledge and/or lived experience of Black community
Successful completion of MHEC On-Call Childcare Specialist training
Complete groundwater analysis anti-racism training
Pass a criminal background check
A qualification in early childhood education or similar may be advantageous
Experience working with children is preferable
Completion of CPR and First Aid Certifications
The ability to work in fast-paced, unpredictable environments
Sound judgment skills
Superb multitasking abilities
Job Type: Contract-September 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Pay:
$100/day no call
$250/day on call
$100 bonus for being on-call Thanksgiving (11/24/22) & Christmas day (12/25/22)
Benefits:
Flexible work schedule
Opportunity to learn with a fast-growing nonprofit
Work adjacent to and within the Maternal Health Equity Collaborative
Gain educational skills to take your career further
Work alongside birth workers to create better Maternal Health outcomes for Black mothers and children whilst learning something new every day
DISCLAIMER:
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check.
Position is dependent on grant funding.
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