Who we are: La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. As health care activists, we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it. From our genesis as a community health center in 1971, we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice, we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Who you are: The individual in this position will be responsible for providing child care services to children whose parents are attending health education classes and or behavioral health activities at La Clinica.

Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:

Child Supervision

• Provides child care services up to eight children for two to three hours sessions during daytime and evening patient health classes and groups held at San Antonio Health Center.
• Provides child care for special events, such as conferences or trainings, for longer periods of time as needed.
• During child care sessions, must report any and all emergencies immediately to the staff person working with the class or group.

Play & Meal Planning

• Organizes and participates in games, reads to children, and teaches them simple painting, drawing, handwork, songs, and similar activities.
• Directs children in eating, resting. Maintains a harmonious environment.
• Maintains a safe play environment.
• Observes and monitors children's play activities
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge

• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.

Abilities

• Ability to work with children in a responsible, reliable and calm manner.
• Positive, energetic attitude towards children is a must.
• Must be available to work on an on-call basis.
• Ability to remain reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Experience

• Requires at least two years’ experience performing child care duties, including experience caring for several children at one time.
• CPR certification and First Aid training required. If not CPR and/or First Aid certified, applicant will be given one month to become certified. CPR certification required prior to starting work.
• Must be willing and eligible to be fingerprinted.