RESPITE CARE WORKER

Community Mainstreaming Associates • Westbury, NY

6d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Mainstreaming Associates' mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Through comprehensive services, they promote inclusion and empower those they serve to thrive within their communities. They are driven by compassion, innovation, and a strong commitment to making a difference. This role offers an opportunity to join a team where compassion, patience, and dedication can help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and participate more fully in their communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York State identification card.
• Previous experience as a respite care worker, babysitter, caregiver, or in a related support role.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with nonverbal children between the ages of 2 and 10.
• Strong commitment to the safety, supervision, and well-being of children.
• Availability to work a minimum of 3 hours per shift.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision.
• Friendly, approachable, patient, and dependable personality.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Comfort providing appropriate physical support when needed, including situations where a nonverbal child may seek attention through physical contact.
• Ability to communicate professionally with families and members of the support team.
• Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing respite, direct support, childcare, or community-based services.
• Experience supporting nonverbal children or children with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful instruction and support to individuals to strengthen community living and independent living skills.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, personal care, health-related needs, and community participation as appropriate.
• Promote community inclusion by supporting individuals in accessing and participating in community activities.
• Encourage the development of positive relationships, social skills, communication skills, and leisure interests.
• Coordinate and participate in recreational, social, and community-based activities based on individual interests and goals.
• Help individuals access appropriate community services, resources, and activities.
• Support individuals in discussing behavioral concerns and other sensitive topics in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Encourage individuals to identify potential outcomes, make informed choices, and develop problem-solving skills.
• Assist individuals with communicating effectively with Care Coordinators, vendors, healthcare providers, landlords, and other external service providers.
• Provide appropriate supervision and guidance to promote health, safety, independence, and well-being.
• Follow individualized support plans and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional communication with families and members of the individual's support team.
• Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Part-time employees are eligible to participate.
• Additional benefits may be available based on employment status and applicable eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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