Respite Worker - Children (20 hrs/wk)

Presbyterian Medical Services•Santa Fe, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, this position provides Respite Services for children or adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders. The focus is on improving quality of life and supporting independent functioning while strengthening, supporting, and preserving families. Services are individualized and delivered collaboratively in an out-patient setting to promote safety, well-being, and overall progress while providing caregivers with time-limited temporary relief from the ongoing responsibility of care.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required plus six (6) months of experience in human services or child / adolescent programs; OR AA degree in a related human service field (related college degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Family Studies and Human Services); OR BA in any field.
Must have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
Must keep certifications current at all times.
Successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment screening.
Compliance with required testing and immunizations (TB, Hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella).
Must comply with Influenza vaccine requirements.
Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in human services or child / adolescent programs strongly preferred.
Bilingual (English / Spanish) or (English / Navajo) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides Respite Services for children or adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders.
Improves quality of life and supports independent functioning.
Strengthens, supports, and preserves families.
Delivers individualized services collaboratively in an out-patient setting.
Promotes safety, well-being, and overall progress.
Provides caregivers with time-limited temporary relief from the ongoing responsibility of care.