KidsPeace – KidsHaven Program | Bethlehem, PA

What We Offer

• Generous PTO
• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Two week paid training program
• Professional growth: ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.
• Supportive environment: a collaborative and compassionate team culture.

Position Summary

KidsPeace is seeking Bilingual (English/Spanish) Child Care Workers for immediate openings within our KidsHaven program. Located in Bethlehem, PA, this program provides essential care and support to unaccompanied migrant children as they navigate reunification and acclimation. You will work with children who have experienced trauma, loss, and major transitions, delivering culturally responsive and trauma‑informed care that promotes safety, trust, and wellbeing.

Shifts Available

• Full time and Part time
• Middle: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Overnight: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekends required

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of paid experience working with children required.
  • Experience Equivalency – We’re Open to Transferable Skills! Don’t have 1 year of paid childcare experience? You may still be a great fit. We welcome candidates with hands-on experience in care-focused roles, including:
    • Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
    • Experience supporting individuals with disabilities
    • Home Health Aides (HHA)
    • Personal Care Aides (PCA)
    • Mental Health Technicians
    • Medical Assistant
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency—reading, writing, and speaking.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and Child Abuse History Clearance (processed by KidsPeace).
• Must pass a physical and drug screening (covered by KidsPeace).
• Must complete all KidsPeace-sponsored training.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate supervision and guidance to children and adolescents.
• Maintain a strong commitment to the safety of youth, remaining attentive and responsive to all ongoing concerns and developments.

About Us

KidsPeace is a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.

Competitive pay: $18.50 –$21.40 per hour, based on education and experience.

KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.