Respite Caregivers (Berkshire County, MA)

About the position

Nonotuck is always looking for kind-hearted and nurturing respite workers instrumental in supporting our Shared Living Community. Respite workers offer our members additional support throughout their day, helping them to maintain involvement within their community, explore new interests and cultivate relationships. A respite provider has a flexible schedule, working as many or as few days in a month as they would like. Typical activities for a respite worker may include community activities and involvement, supporting the achievement of goals based on the person's preferences, and development of new activities and choices.

Responsibilities

• Support members in maintaining involvement within their community
• Assist in exploring new interests and cultivating relationships
• Engage in community activities
• Help achieve personal goals based on individual preferences
• Develop new activities and choices for members

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Reliable and insured vehicle
• Ability to pass a Massachusetts and nationwide criminal background check (CORI and fingerprinting)
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Prior experience with people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health disorders (helpful but not required)
• Team player willing to participate as a member of the support team

Benefits

• Pay agreed upon by the Respite and Shared Living Provider
• 24-Hour emergency on-call assistance
• Support from a Multi-Disciplinary Team (Care Manager, Clinician, RN and Directors)
• Training on home safety skills, medication management, and First Aid/CPR