Child Care Worker, Emergency Shelter

Job overview

The Child Care Worker, Emergency Shelter role is onsite in Laredo, TX, with compensation of $15 per hour. SCAN’s Children Emergency Shelter provides 24-hour care in a nurturing, home-like, safe environment for children ages zero to seventeen who are in CPS custody due to abuse and neglect. The worker provides direct care to children and supports their safety and wellbeing in the shelter. The role requires availability for assigned rotating shifts to maintain care coverage across the shelter’s 24-hour operation.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care to children ages zero to seventeen in the emergency shelter
• work assigned rotating shifts of 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., or 11 p.m.–7 a.m.
• support a nurturing, home-like, safe environment
• meet the stated bilingual, age, driver’s license, and shift availability requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child care worker

emergency shelter

youth care

laredo tx

scan

full-time

$15/hr

rotating shifts

24-hour care

bilingual spanish and english

cps custody

cpr and first aid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and life insurance
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 401(k)
• dental and vision coverage available at minimal cost
• orientation and job training, including CPR, First Aid, and CPI.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, fluency in Spanish and English, age 21 or older, and a valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record; one year of youth work experience is preferred.

About the employer

SCAN is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.