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Health & Safety Coordinator/ Instructor

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Oakland, CA, USA
Full-time

Position Overview

BANANAS Inc. is searching for an experienced Health and Safety Instructor. This position will be responsible for coordinating and teaching CPR & First Aid classes to parents and child care providers, as well as Preventive Health Practices for child care providers. The position may expand to include nutrition, emergency preparedness, and for teen babysitting classes.  

About BANANAS Inc.

BANANAS is a nonprofit organization that supports families, children and early care and education providers.  Our programs help families connect with all types of child care options from family child care home-based settings, preschool centers, family, friend, neighbor caregivers and nannies so they can work or continue their education.  Providers are supported with technical assistance and professional development. We are experts in the field of early care and education and our wide variety of services support families and child care providers in raising early learners. We offer workshops, playgroups, coaching, and support groups for parents and caregivers. Low-income families are supported with financial assistance so they can access quality child care.  BANANAS is a great place to work with colleagues who care about their clients, our youngest learners and each other.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Key Responsibilities

Instruct First Aid & CPR, and Preventive Health classes to BANANAS clients.  Collaborate with program team to expand Health & Safety classes for delivery for other agencies offsite

Major Duties

  • Teach CPR & First Aid and Preventive Health classes to parents and child care providers in own language(s) and secure trainers for classes in other languages
  • Classes are conducted on the weekends from 8:30- 5 pm, 3-4 times a month and currently scheduled 6 months in advance.
  • Responsible for classroom preparation, set up and follow up.
  • Maintains records with mandated agencies and at BANANAS.
  • Attending staff meetings.
  • Collaborate with program management to develop additional health and safety classes on and off-site.
  • Remain current with the law and requirements from state certification agencies.
Skills/Experience: 

Required Qualifications

  • Current certification as an instructor in CPR & First Aid; current Preventative Health certification or ability to attend a Training of Trainers held in the state.  Additional training will be provided
  • Ability to use audio-visual technology
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills
  • The job requires working some weekend and evening training.
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and Google Suite
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.  
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance; travel may be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

We take pride in our family-friendly workplace, which is reflected in our generous benefits package. Benefits include:

  • Choice of Health or Dependent Care:
    • 100% Employer Paid - Medical Insurance for Family or may opt out and receive reimbursement equivalent to group plan coverage.   
    • Dependent care benefits - $12,000 annual allowance
  • 100% Employer Paid - Dental Insurance for employee only (Delta Dental PPO $2,000)
  • 100% Employer Paid - Life Insurance equivalent to the annual salary
  • Wellness - out of pocket health/dental reimbursements, currently $640 annual allowance
  • Vacation Leave (12 days annually for 0-4 years)
  • Sick Leave (12 days annually)
  • Paid Holidays (11 days annually)
  • Floating Holiday (1 day per Fiscal year)
  • Generous December Holiday Hours
  • 403b Plan; enrollment at time of hire for employee contribution and 2-year waiting period for an employer contribution, currently 6% of annual salary
  • Bereavement, the state paid family, medical, catastrophic sick, unpaid leave
  • BANANAS Parental Leave      

 (Note: all BANANAS benefits are subject to annual review and adjustment)

Additional Information: 

BANANAS is committed to maintaining a staff that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or any other personnel action on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, economic status, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, medical condition, and/or mental or physical disability or any other consideration made unlawful by local, state, and federal laws.

Organization Info

BANANAS Inc

Overview
Headquarters: 
Oakland, CA, USA
Annual Budget : 
$10-50M
Size: 
51-200 employees
Founded: 
1973
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

BANANAS mission is to partner with families and child care providers to raise happy, confident children.

Programs: 

PARENT & FAMILY SERVICES

CHILD CARE REFERRALS

Since 1973, BANANAS’ Resource & Referral team has provided one-on-one support to families by creating individualized child care referral plans based on our database of more than 900 child care options in Northern Alameda County. With such a large and diverse selection of providers, we are able to offer families the opportunity to find the perfect fit. In order to put together a referral plan that is uniquely tailored to each family, we place an emphasis on understanding the particulars of each family’s situation, including families of children with special needs. We are creative in finding possible options, and guide parents with suggestions and tips while empathizing with their concerns. When working with our staff, parents learn how to advocate for themselves and the needs of their family.

CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENTS

Many working families in low-wage jobs depend on government subsidies for child care expenses. BANANAS is the clearinghouse for these subsidies in Northern Alameda County. We advise parents as to whether they qualify and help parents sign up on Eligibility Lists.

WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES

BANANAS offers monthly workshops, classes, and support groups to help parents approach the child care selection process, improve their parenting skills, and learn new coping tactics for a range of issues.

To find out about upcoming events and support groups, please see our calendar.
To learn more about playgroups and find one near you, click here.

THE BOUTIQUE

We give away free clothing, equipment, toys, and diapers for infants and children of low-income families through our BANANAS Boutique. These items are donated by parents and supporters, and families can simply take what they need.

RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS

BANANAS maintains a library of handouts and videos that cover a wide range of topics for parents, from child development to choosing child care for educational games.

Why Work For Us?: 

We are a community of committed, passionate people who believe in the right of every parent to have access to safe, affordable, quality childcare and I know you bring that same passion and commitment to BANANAS!

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 1 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
BANANAS Inc
industry: 
Nonprofit