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PLANNED RESPITE & CRISIS WORKER ($2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS)
Full Time/Part TimeRegular Full Time
Total Hours Per Week35
From Salary$30,000
To Salary$30,000
  

Job Summary:

SIGN ON BONUS $2,500
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:

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.  Provide community respite services in a short-term increment of time (usually for 4-hours during the day). Help the child/youth to attain his/her Treatment Plan goals by providing support and coaching. Provide supervision and engage the child/youth in community recreational activities that match the child/youth's developmental stage and continue to maintain the participant’s health and safety.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma required.  One (1) year of experience working with children, special education or related preferred.  Must be able to competently demonstrate the functional skills required.  
Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds. Must be able to use a computer, type and answer phone