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PLANNED RESPITE AND CRISIS WORKER ($1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS)
Full Time/Part TimeNone Specified
Total Hours Per Week19
From Salary$20.00
To Salary$20.00
  

Job Summary:

Sign On Bonus $1,000
Respite service focuses on short-term assistance and/or relief for children/youth with disabilities (developmental, physical and/or behavioral), and family/caregivers which can be provided in a planned mode or delivered in a crisis environment. Respite workers supervise the child/youth and engage the child in activities that support his/her and or caregiver/family’s constructive interests and abilities. Respite Service providers will offer services with a level of expertise in understanding and implementing behavioral/developmental interventions required to support optimal functioning for children/youth. Respite Service providers will regularly communicate the details of the child/youth’s intervention plan so that there is a carryover of skill from the respite. Applicants are required to work flexible schedule, including a minimum of one weekend day each week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Planned Respite

Provide planned short-term relief for family/caregivers that are needed to enhance the family/caregiver’s ability to support the child/youth’s functional, mental health/substance use disorder and/or health care issues. Provide direct care for the child/youth to support the child/youth’s needs while providing relief from caregiver activities for the family/caregiver.

Crisis Respite

Provide short-term care and intervention strategy for children/youth and their families as a result of a child’s mental health/substance use crisis event, medical crisis or trauma that creates a risk for an escalation of symptoms without supports and/or a loss of functioning.  Help child/youth to regain control and stability during acutely challenging emotional or medical crisis when the child/youth is unable to manage without intensive assistance and support.

Education & Experience
High School Diploma required.  One (1) year of experience working with children in foster care, special education, Children's Mental Health Program or related field preferred. Must be able to competently demonstrate the functional skills required.  Positions in Lower Hudson Valley required a valid, non-restricted Driver License.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.