Respite Associate Evergreen

Catalight•Walnut Creek, CA

About The Position

The Respite Associate provides occasional care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, primarily in clients’ homes and in community settings. The role supports clients’ skill development, personal goals, and independence by supervising activities, providing companionship, and coordinating care with caregivers. Staff receive training to help them provide respite services confidently. The position primarily involves evening and weekend shifts to meet families’ needs outside school hours and typical weekday schedules, with some daytime hours depending on client and program needs. The associate may also provide occasional weekday coverage for the Kaleidoscope Adult Community program, which supports 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, 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.
Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting, and to stand or sit for extended periods, including standing up to 6–8 hours per 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 in the workplace.
Ability to use a computer and an iPhone.
Ability to communicate effectively in the workplace and read and write in the primary language used there.
Ability to frequently speak and listen to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
Ability to drive frequently between the office and client homes; reliable transportation is needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice, subject to the stated review process.
Valid California Driver’s License with insurance and a clean driving record.
Must pass health screenings, obtain 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Engage clients in recreational activities at home or in the community, such as arts and crafts, games, music, computer activities, socialization, and reading, based on client choice.
Support clients with basic living skills, including toileting, hygiene, food preparation, feeding, dressing, chores, and other daily activities.
Follow respite program rules and agency policies and procedures.
Respect families’ home rules, cultural practices, and other household practices.
Observe and apply safety protocols to protect clients and staff.
Complete and submit accurate billing-related data on time.
Maintain confidentiality of client data in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Provide occasional weekday coverage for the Kaleidoscope Adult Community program.
Attend required training.
Perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as appropriate.