FM Respite Associate
About The Position
This person will provide direct care for the needs of the children in respite care at Family Matters. This role involves ensuring the physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs of children are met in a home-like environment. The associate will manage behaviors according to agency policies, ensure medical needs are addressed, and prepare meals. A key aspect of the role is integrating the Trauma Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach into all interactions and practices. The position also includes coordinating activities, assisting with transportation, and ensuring proper hygiene and medication distribution.
Requirements
- 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
- Successful completion/implementation demonstration of behavior training
- Must be available to work nights and weekends
- CPR, First Aid and Water Safety Certification
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
