Respite Provider - Onsite
About The Position
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day The Summit Center is Western New York's leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team. Your Impact as a Respite Provider (Onsite) Provide group respite care to individuals with developmental disabilities in a site-based setting. Deliver person-centered support, encourage independence, and promote community participation in the most inclusive settings possible. At The Summit Center, you'll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference. Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker!
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Six months combined work, volunteer, internship and/or applicable training and education with the people with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the individuals supported are provided person centered programming and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible
- Ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in their community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs
- Provides respite services to families/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities
- Complies with agency Incident Reporting Policies and Procedures
- Manages Behavioral Challenges of individuals served
- Safely transports individuals receiving services to and from program locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
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Education Level
High school or GED
