FAQ's
What
services does SS@MA provide?
What
is the process to get a position with SS@MA?
How
long will it take to find the right position?
How
do clients/families learn of SS@MA services?
Where
are our jobs located?
What
kind of support does SS@MA give candidates?
What geographic territories does Staffing Solutions service?
Why
is SS@MA the leading agency in the Washington metro
area?
We have been placing qualified
childcare and household professionals throughout the
metro D.C. area since 1979. Our dedicated staff of placement
counselors will provide you with the same level of service
that has placed thousands of candidates in the top positions
in the metro area.
What
services does SS@MA provide?
SS@MA offers childcare providers
and household professionals the tools and means necessary
to secure the Washington metro area’s top positions.
Our goal is to help you find your dream job and we will
do this all without a fee to you. We ask that you complete
our application; this helps us understand your work
experience. You are then matched with the positions
that require your skills and experience.
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What
is the process to get a position with SS@MA?
Our clients are looking for
candidates that have a history of success. They are
seeking employees who will bring knowledge and proven
skills to the job and come with verifiable experience.
The process:
- To begin a search for the
perfect job, contact our office to
discuss your needs or if you prefer, fill
out our interest form and we will contact you
within 2days. Once we have confirmed that you meet
our requirements, we will schedule you for an in-depth
personal interview.
- When you come for your interview,
please bring several items:
• Valid driver’s
license
• Social Security card
• Proof of citizenship
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of three
references involving your experience with children
within the last 3 years. We accept references from
various sources which demonstrate your experience
with children: previous nanny positions, day care
centers, volunteer assignments, and teaching positions.
We require that you have a minimum of 2 years experience
in working with children.
- After we have checked your
references, you will be asked to complete a free,
3-hour Health & Safety Orientation session and
receive an overview of our agency’s guidelines.
You will also be required to take a CPR course and
have a TB test. We also require that you have legal
resident status in the United States.
- You will be required to
agree to a pre-employment criminal background check
once you are offered employment.
- While you are waiting for
a long-term position, you may consider working in
our Temporary/Short-Term positions.
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How
long will it take to find the right position?
Search time varies based on
the candidate's background and the type of position
required. A candidate’s search may be as short
as a week or as long as several months depending on
specific needs. Live-in searches typically take longer
than live-out searches because of the unique structure
of the live-in market and the additional criteria for
desired living quarters. Your placement counselor may
be able to give you a better idea of how long your particular
search may take.
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How
do clients/families learn of SS@MA services?
We are pleased to say we have
worked with some families for many years, and many who
continue using our other services long after their children
have grown. Household requirements change over the years
and families depend on us to evolve with their needs.
Often, friends who have hired someone through SS@MA
refer new clients to us. When a family decides to register
with us, they too complete an application that helps
us understand their household needs.
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Where
are our jobs located?
SS@MA has positions available
throughout the Washington, D.C. area, Maryland and Virginia.
When you register with SS@MA your application will also
automatically connect you with available positions throughout
the United States because of our partner arrangements
with other agencies.
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What
kind of support does SS@MA give candidates?
We are available as a resource
throughout your job search and interview process and
will provide you with guidelines for successful interviewing
techniques. When you secure a position that is a match,
we assist you in the creation of a written job description.
After placement, we want to continue our relationship
with you and are always available to answer any questions
you may have. Our agency offers a variety of workshops
that will assist you in your position. Additionally,
we help you settle into your new position by putting
you in touch with other caregivers living and working
in your area.
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What geographic territories does Staffing Solutions service?
Staffing Solutions places Nannies and Household Staffing in all of the Washington Metropolitan areas.
Our clients and qualified household staffing professionals span the following areas:
Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Vienna, Oakton, Oak Hill, McLean, Great Falls, Reston, Herndon, Clifton, Fairfax Station, Burke, Springfield, Arlington, Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Ft. Belvoir, Annandale, Chantilly). Loudoun County VA (Leesburg, Middleburg, Sterling, Ashburn, Waterford, Hamilton). Montgomery County MD (Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac). Prince Georges County MD, Stafford County VA, Prince William County VA (Manassas, Dale City, Woodbridge, Nokesville). Fauquier County VA (Warrenton, Haymarket, Gainesville). Washington DC.
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