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PLANNED RESPITE AND CRISIS WORKER (UP TO $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS)
Full Time/Part TimeNone Specified
Total Hours Per Week19 PT or 35 for FT
From Salary$30,000
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Job Summary:
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The Planned Respite and Crisis worker in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) department will provide respite service focusing 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:


THIS POSITION HAS A $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME AND $1,000 FOR PART TIME POSITIONS

Planned Respite and Crisis workers supervise the child/youth and engage the child in activities that support his/her and or caregiver/family’s constructive interests and abilities. This position 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.

Education & Experience

A high school diploma and the ability to demonstrate the functional skills is required. A valid driver's license is required. One (1) year of experience working with children, special education or related is preferred. Bilingual Spanish preferred. 
Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.