Babysitter/Nanny

*About us* The Haven of Grace is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
The Haven of Grace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The Haven of Grace is a nonprofit organization-serving women who are pregnant and homeless.
The Haven of Grace provides a safe, nurturing home, educational programs, and long-term support for mothers and their children through a residential shelter and transitional apartments on one campus and a long-term aftercare program.
*Job Title: Babysitter – As Needed (PRN)* *Collaborates with: Residential Support Services Coach-Advisor* *FLSA Status: Non-Exempt* *SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:* None *POSITION SUMMARY:* Babysitter is primarily responsible to assist Residential Support Coaches in caring for infants, toddlers, and children under the age of 12 years old while their mothers attend classes under the supervision of Haven of Grace education and life skills programming.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:* This position is not responsible to lead or supervise anyone but assist RSC.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Adhering to RSC instructions on caregiving and requesting helpful clarification when needed.
Changing diapers and feeding infants, monitoring self-feeding for toddlers, and helping toddlers who are being potty trained.
Creating safe and fun play spaces Encouraging sufficient, cognitively stimulating individual and group play.
Promoting adherence to non-negotiable curfews for infants, toddlers, and children.
Homework help for school aged children Reading to the children for at least 15 minutes each babysitting session *REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES* *Education:* High School Diploma or GED / HiSet *Technical Skills:* Must be able to receive and send emails.
*Work Experience:* Demonstrable successful babysitting experience.
First-hand experience with navigating child-related emergencies is beneficial.
Perceptive to major safety-related threats.
Ability to issue age-appropriate directions.
*Additional Requirements:* Age 18 or older Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to work evenings and weekend schedules on occasion.
Pass background checks *Success Factors and Competencies:* Highly positive and enthusiast attitude.
Excellent communication skills.
Self-starter and ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.
Collaboratively work with team members.
Familiar with de-escalation, conflict resolution and mediation techniques.
Ability to provide childcare for infants up to age five.
Culturally competent and sensitive to the issue facing low-income, urban households.
*Physical Requirements:* Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and reach overhead.
Must be able to lift and/or intercept a child weighing up to 60 pounds frequently.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds at times.
*Preferred Certifications: *None Job Type: Part-time Pay: $13.
00 - $18.
00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 25 per week Schedule: * Day shift * Evening shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift * On call Experience: * Babysitting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Required) Shift availability: * Night Shift (Preferred) * Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * St.
Louis, MO 63106 (Preferred) Job-related location requirement: * Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Work Location: In person