Respite Worker - Children (20 hrs/wk)
About The Position
Under supervision, the Respite Worker provides respite services for children or adolescents experiencing serious emotional, neurobiological, or behavioral disorders. The role focuses on improving quality of life and supporting independent functioning while strengthening, supporting, and preserving families. Services are individualized and delivered collaboratively in an outpatient setting to promote safety, well-being, and overall progress, while providing caregivers with time-limited temporary relief from ongoing care responsibilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30–6:30 p.m. (20 hours per week).
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED plus six months of experience in human services or child/adolescent programs; alternatively, an associate degree in a related human service field or a bachelor's degree in any field.
- Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire, and keep certifications current.
- Complete required post-offer testing and immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis B consent or waiver, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, and influenza vaccination according to CDC and NMDOH dates.
- Successfully complete a criminal records check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in human services or child/adolescent programs is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Navajo is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide respite services for children or adolescents experiencing serious emotional, neurobiological, or behavioral disorders.
- Support improved quality of life and independent functioning.
- Strengthen, support, and preserve families.
- Deliver individualized services collaboratively in an outpatient setting to promote safety, well-being, and progress.
- Provide caregivers with time-limited relief from ongoing caregiving responsibilities.
Benefits
- Nine paid holidays and generous PTO.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Free life and long-term disability coverage.
- Free discretionary pension plan contribution.
- Employee recognition and engagement activities.
- Robust training program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- $500 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
- Competitive salaries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
