Assisting Children, Youth, & Families

Activity Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise children ages 2-11 years of age

• Ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times

• Work in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner with families from diverse backgrounds

• Keep all children in sight at all times

• Plan and engage the children in play activities and provide a gentle, nurturing presence

• Maintain a good relationship with the other childcare assistants to work effectively as a team.

• Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the childcare room at the beginning and end of the group, as well as putting away any equipment

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Undergo a background check

• Maintain bi-yearly TB skin test record

• Complete Volunteer training

• May require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. It may require setting up tables, lifting or transporting program materials, refreshments, chairs, etc.

Benefits to the Position

• The Kinship Program provides support to relative caregivers who are raising relative children in Santa Clara County, in order to provide a stable home for the children in their care.

• The Activity Assistant position supports Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County’s Kinship Program by providing engaging indoor activities to the children in childcare while the caregivers attend the Kinship Support Groups and Seminars.

• This position is designed to engage Kinship Children in fun activities that provide them with the opportunity to interact with other children in similar living situations.

Dates/Times/Commit

• 5:00 pm-8:00 pm on the 1st and 4th Wednesdays of the month, and possibly the 2nd Wednesdays of the month (days are subject to change to accommodate program events, holidays, or presenters).