Respite Provider - Per Diem/On Call - Flexible
About The Position
Give guardians and care providers of people with disabilities temporary relief from their responsibilities by offering respite services. Maintain the safety, well-being and human rights of the people we serve. Assist the people we serve by offering instruction and verbal coaching in self-care in food preparation, community integration, social interaction, positive life choices, school work, and other areas of daily living. Facilitate meaningful activities for people we serve by planning and implementing games, crafts and other projects. Ensure safe and effective behavior management, responds to atypical/emergent circumstances by following established procedures and exercising good judgment. Provide documentation for rendered services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Driver’s license, acceptable driving record and dependable transportation
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to promote an atmosphere of fun and socialization
- Ability to acquire and maintain CPI certification
- Ability to appropriately utilize approved CPI techniques in behavior management
- Ability and willingness to routinely transport in an agency vehicle
- Ability to meet all OPWDD physical plant requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Functional knowledge of community recreational, social and educational resources
- Knowledge of crafts and recreational activities
Responsibilities
- Offering respite services
- Maintaining safety and well-being
- Assisting with self-care
- Facilitating meaningful activities
- Ensuring safe behavior management
- Providing documentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
