Respite Associate

Catalight • Walnut Creek, CA

1d • $21 - $22

About The Position

The Respite Associate provides occasional care for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role centers on supervising activities, providing companionship, and coordinating care with caregivers in clients’ residences and in the community. Associates engage clients in activities that support their skills, goals, and personal development, and provide assistance with basic living skills. The position may also provide occasional weekday coverage for the Kaleidoscope Adult Community program, which focuses on daily living and community interaction skills in a clinic or community setting.

This variable-hour, part-time role primarily involves evening and weekend shifts to accommodate client families outside school hours and typical weekday schedules, with some daytime hours based on client and program needs. Training is provided. Benefits eligibility is based on averaging at least 27 hours per week; eligibility is initially assessed at nine months and reassessed every six months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, their families, and ESNorCal staff.
• Commitment to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion.
• Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend shifts, with some daytime hours as client and program needs require.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice, subject to applicable screening and position fitness review.
• Valid California Driver’s License, insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing under company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care certification and CPR certificate.
• Must attend required training.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting; stand or sit for extended periods and stand for up to 6–8 hours a day.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and load or unload toys and materials weighing 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to physically implement behavior management strategies, including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
• Visual and auditory ability to work continuously with clients, staff, and others.
• Ability to use a computer and an iPhone.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the workplace and read and write in the workplace’s primary language.
• Ability to speak and listen frequently with clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and by phone.
• Frequent driving between the office and client homes; reliable transportation is needed.
• Ability to work frequently inside client homes and occasionally outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a caregiving role for people with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care by actively engaging clients in recreational activities at home or in the community, based on client choice.
• Support clients with basic living skills, including toileting, hygiene care, food preparation, feeding assistance, dressing, and chores.
• Follow respite program rules and agency policies and procedures.
• Respect family home rules, cultural practices, and other household practices.
• Observe and apply safety protocols to help ensure the safety of clients and staff.
• Complete and submit accurate, timely billing-related data.
• Maintain confidentiality of client data in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Occasionally provide weekday coverage for the Kaleidoscope Adult Community program in a clinic or community setting.
• Coordinate care with caregivers in clients’ residences and in the community.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a choice of Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente plans.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental PPO.
• Vision coverage through VSP Vision.
• Free, confidential mental health support through Lyra, including coaching, therapy, self-guided care, and related legal, financial, and care resources.
• Fertility and family-planning support through Maven, up to $10,000 lifetime.
• Sick/wellness leave, up to 12 days a year for full-time schedules based on hours worked, and a leave donation program.
• Vacation based on tenure and hours worked for full-time schedules: up to 15 days annually in the first two years, 20 days by year three, and 25 days by year six and beyond.
• Up to 10 paid holidays annually based on the company calendar and hire date, plus up to two personal days.
• 403(b) retirement plan through Fidelity, with automatic enrollment and yearly contribution increases up to 10% of pay.
• Limited-purpose dental and vision and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Health Savings Account for qualifying medical plan enrollees; company contributions of $60 per month for individual coverage or $120 per month for family coverage.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and Life/AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage available for purchase.
• myFlexPay access to earned wages.
• Up to $2,000 annually in learning reimbursement for courses, training, and professional development.
• Career coaching, Employee Resource Groups, and paid training.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and payroll direct deposit.
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000, depending on the position hired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED