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    • Youth Services >
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      • Full Day Preschool
      • Afterschool
      • Plus Days (School Break Care)
      • Summer Daycare
      • Youth Hoops League
    • Family Services >
      • Camperships
      • Educational Scholarships
      • Emergency Assistance
      • Family Interaction Time Events
      • Food Pantry
      • Holiday Assistance
      • Income Tax Filing Assistance (VITA)
      • Iowa Rent Rebate Preparation
    • Senior Services
    • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
    • Preschool and Childcare Scholarships
    • Room Rentals
  • Newsworthy
    • Zac Larson's RAGBRAI fundraiser
    • Publications
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  • Events
    • Quad City Storm Fundraisers
    • Optimist Golf for Youth Tournament
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    • Trivia Night
    • Hogtoberfest
    • Thanksgiving Dinner
    • Hoopin' for the House
    • White Elephant Auction
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Friendly House of Davenport Iowa

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YOUTH SERVICES COOK

Wage Level
: 10.00/per hour
SHIFT: 40 hours per week
                                                                                   
SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Youth Services Supervisor, the Cook will plan, prepare and document all meals for the children and seniors and perform related work as required.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Food Preparation
  • Prepare, cook and serve food according to the Scott County Health Department, State of Iowa and CACFP regulations. 
  • Cook requirements: Follow menu, place orders for inventory and pick up groceries, cleaning, washing dishes, cooking food.  This individual needs to be fast paced, organized, responsible, and able to work independently.
  • Follow weekly menus made in consultation with the program supervisor.
  • Keep kitchen and storeroom in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition, i.e., range, sink,                                                                                                               refrigerator, and cupboards.   
  • Keep simple inventory of food and household supplies on hand as needed. Inform supervisor of needed food supplies, repairs and replacement of kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Organize kitchen routines regarding the preparation of meals and clean-up.
 
Administration
  • Attend in-service training and staff meetings as requested.
  • Meet all state licensing standards as it pertains to food preparation and training hours.
 
Communication
  • Maintain timely written and verbal communication with supervisor
  • Document all incidents, accidents clearly to supervisor
  • Communicate any concerns, problems and issues with supervisor
 
Safety
  • Maintain safety procedures as outlined in policies of Friendly House and State of Iowa
  • Be familiar with the Friendly House Disaster Preparedness Plan
  • Participate in all safety drills
  
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
Knowledge
  • Knowledge of Friendly House and other community services and programs
  • Knowledge of Friendly House policies and procedures
 
Skills
  • Communicate with others effectively
  • Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions
 
Abilities
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas
  • Ability to listen and understand information through words and actions
  • Ability to be proactive when looking at the environment to ensure it meets best practice standard
  • Ability to work with others to achieve goals and contribute to a positive working environment
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Previous related experience in food preparation, dishwashing and housekeeping.
  • Ability to read and write in order to follow written menus, recipes and work schedules.
  • Ability to keep simple inventories of supplies.
  • Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other staff, children, parents and visitors to the center
 
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Driver’s license, in good standing, with Chauffer’s designation, as required by the State of Iowa.  Proof of current insurance coverage.
  • Background Check/Fingerprinting
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Medical Exam and TB test
  
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Friendly House reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet program and organizational needs as necessary. 

​YOUTH WORKER

WAGE LEVEL
: $10.00/Per hour
SHIFT: Approximate 21 hours per week during school year and up to 8 hours per day during non- school days and summer
 
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Youth Services Supervisor the Youth Worker will assist in the supervision of the Friendly House Kid’s Corner program, a licensed child care center, which is part of Friendly House of Davenport, Iowa. Duties include supervising youth during daily activities and snack, and implementing projects and activities. This position will drive a 15-passenger van to pick youth up from schools.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
Program
  • Assist in supervising, coordinating, planning, record keeping, implementing and evaluation of all aspects of the Friendly House Kid’s Corner Youth Programs.
  • Assist with the preparation, collection and accuracy of daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly statistics, attendance and outcomes measurements.
 
Direct Supervision
  • Maintain an accurate count of children at all times
  • Provide direct supervision and interaction for daily activities of the children including meals, snacks, recreation, free time, outdoor play, field trips and special activities
 
Communication
  • Maintain timely written and verbal communication with child’s parents/guardians with regards to child
  • Document all special instructions that parents/guardians may provide

State and Friendly House Guidelines

  • Understand and adhere to all policies as outlined in the Friendly House Personnel Policies handbook
  • Meet licensing guidelines daily of  Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS), Quality Rating System (QRS) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
  • Attend in-service training and staff meets as requested
  • Meet all requirements of being a Youth Worker including training in First Aid/CPR, Universal Precautions, Child Abuse Reporting and other training that meet the hours required per year.
 
Safety
  • Be familiar with Friendly House’s and the State of Iowa’s safety procedures
  • Be familiar with the Friendly House Disaster Preparedness Plan
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
Knowledge
  • Education and training in early childhood development
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures and strategies
 
Skills
  • Communicate with others effectively
  • Effective classroom management and curriculum development
  • Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself and others
  • Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions
 
Abilities
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas
  • Ability to listen and understand information through words and actions
  • Ability to be proactive when looking at the environment to ensure it meets best practice standard
  • Ability to drive a 15 passenger van and secure chauffer’s license
  • Ability to work with others to achieve goals and contribute to a positive working environment
  • Able to lift at least 50 pounds
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Prefer Associates degree in Education, Recreation, Human Services or related field and at least one year of experience in youth programming
 
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Background Check/Fingerprinting
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Mandatory Child Abuse
  • Safety Preparedness
  • Medical Exam and TB test
  
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Friendly House reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet program and organizational needs as necessary.
 


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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Friendly House to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, familial status or sexual orientation. All applicants are considered for employment and/or promotion based on their education, training, experience, skill, attitude, and any other pertinent job requirement.

Friendly House will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training. 

Employees have a right to work in an environment free from harassment, whether: based on race, sex, or any other characteristics. Harassment may be verbal, physical, written or visual. Any employee who feels he or she has been harassed should contact their supervisor, the Assistant Director or the Executive Director. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

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What Our FRIENDs Are Saying

They are the best! What they do for children is so awesome! I had a place to go after school, they teach you a lot, fun filled trips! I have not ever met that many nice people in my life! They are awesome!" ~DH

"Great place to send children" ~DT

“The Friendly House has filled my bucket and my daughter’s, by having a great pre-k program.  It’s a great place for family and friends-everyone is friendly!” ~SD

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