The Children & Adolescent Life Skills/Planned Respite and Crisis Worker will do both rehabilitation interventions, hands-on training to build developmentally appropriate skills for child/youth and, as working in the capacity as the Respite worker, 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.

A high school diploma with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction and/or foster care is required. A valid driver’s license is required.

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