FM Respite Associate

JAFCO•King of Prussia, PA

About The Position

This person will provide direct care for the needs of the children in respite care at Family Matters. Role and Responsibilities This person’s job responsibility includes but are not limited to the following: Provide for the physical, emotional, social, recreational needs of the children in a home-like environment Manage behaviors utilizing agency policies and procedures Ensure all medical needs of child are met as directed by medical personnel Prepare, or arrange for, daily meals and snacks and assist with feeding as directed Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment Mindfully integrate the Trauma Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach into all procedures, practices, and daily interactions Coordinate and assist in developing/supervising children’s activity schedule Coordinate/assist with children’s transportation to extracurricular activities Accompany and engage children in all activities Ensure proper hygiene routines Ensure medication distribution and document appropriately Attend staff meetings and in-services as required All other duties as requested by Supervisor

Requirements

Patience
Accountability
Communication
Compassion
Staff must be physically capable of driving an automobile in a safe manner.
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, stand/walk up to 4 hours, and be capable of continuous activity with children.
High School Diploma or Equivalency
1 plus years of experience with children with disabilities in a group setting
Completion of annual 40 hours of in-service training
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (Full Time requirements)
Successful completion/implementation demonstration of behavior training
Must be available to work nights and weekends
CPR, First Aid and Water Safety Certification
EOE

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide for the physical, emotional, social, recreational needs of the children in a home-like environment
Manage behaviors utilizing agency policies and procedures
Ensure all medical needs of child are met as directed by medical personnel
Prepare, or arrange for, daily meals and snacks and assist with feeding as directed
Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment
Mindfully integrate the Trauma Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach into all procedures, practices, and daily interactions
Coordinate and assist in developing/supervising children’s activity schedule
Coordinate/assist with children’s transportation to extracurricular activities
Accompany and engage children in all activities
Ensure proper hygiene routines
Ensure medication distribution and document appropriately
Attend staff meetings and in-services as required
All other duties as requested by Supervisor