House of Ruth Maryland is one of the nation’s leading intimate partner violence centers, helping thousands of battered women and their children find the safety and security that so many of us take for granted.

Intimate partner violence can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, ability or gender, and can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional, economic, and psychological abuse.

It impacts individuals, families, workplaces, and communities. Since intimate partner violence is framed within the global issue of violence against women, it is shaped and supported by societal, familial, and cultural norms and is complicated by the intersection of other cultural oppressions.

The Infant and Toddler Aide assists the Senior Staff.  She supervises and insures the safety and well being of the children at all times.  The Aide may temporarily assume responsibilities of the senior staff person in her absence. The position is for 30 hours weekly, PT - Benefit eligible.

Qualifications:  Must have their high school diploma, GED equivalency or transcript showing that they earned at least 6 college credits and have completed 30 clock hours of continuing education units (CEUs) in Family, Staff and Community Communications. Knowledgeable about the impact of domestic violence and trauma on child development and behavior, and on children’s families. Must be able to lift 20lbs. and to get down onto the floor with children. Must be able to pass a criminal background and criminal justice information (fingerprinting) check.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in implementing weekly lesson plans developed by the Child Care Teacher.

• Provides nurturing and comfort to children.

• Feeds and diapers infants and toddlers.

• Ensures cleanliness, proper arrangement, organization and stimulation in indoor/outdoor learning environments.

• Writes daily reports to parents detailing sleeping, eating and diapering activities for the day.

• Assists in inventory of child development and educational materials and reports to Senior Staff when supplies are low.

• Assists in the sorting, storage and distribution of children’s donations.

• Participates in relationship based practice and reflective supervision.

• Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings, supervision and trainings appropriate to this position.

• Enroll in the Maryland State Child Care Credentialing Program, complete 6 hours of continuing education a year following the state guidelines and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.