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 in a caring and supportive environment. The role helps clients develop skills, meet goals, and reach their potential through supervision, companionship, and care coordination with caregivers in clients’ residences and in the community. Staff receive training to support them in providing respite services.

The position primarily involves evening and weekend shifts to accommodate client families’ needs outside school hours and typical weekday schedules. Some daytime hours may be required based on client and program needs. The role 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend shifts, with some daytime hours based on client and program needs.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, clients’ families, and ESNorCal staff.
• Commitment to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion.
• Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice, including applicable DOJ/FBI live scan review.
• Valid California Driver’s License with insurance and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on 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.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
• Ability to 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 up to 25–50 lbs.
• 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 cell phone (iPhone).
• Ability to communicate effectively in the workplace and read and write using the primary language of the workplace.
• Frequent speaking and listening to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
• Frequent driving between the office and client homes; reliable transportation is needed.
• Ability to work frequently inside client homes and occasionally in outdoor settings.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a caretaking role for persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients with disabilities in recreational activities in the home or community, including arts and crafts, games, music, computer activities, socialization, and reading, 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.
• Follow family home rules and respect cultural and other home practices.
• Observe and apply safety protocols to help ensure the safety of clients and staff.
• Complete and submit billing-related data accurately and on time.
• Maintain confidentiality of client data in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Occasionally cover weekday shifts for the Kaleidoscope Adult Community program.
• Attend required training.

What This Job Offers

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