Respite Worker

The Jewish Board•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mishkon IDD Programs at The Jewish Board provide supports and services in a healthy and safe environment for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities living in residential programs and in community settings. Our core values are to provide a healthy and safe environment that promotes person centered planning, community integration, and close collaboration with families and the community. This is all accomplished through an Orthodox Jewish lens, and with an understanding that staff, at all levels of the division, is the determining factor in achieving positive outcomes for our clients. The Respite Direct Support Professional (DSP) supervises and supports an individual with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the home setting in the absence of the usual caregiver. The Respite DSP is required to understand and follow the Code of Ethics, ensuring the client’s health and safety, promoting independence, person centered decision making and demonstrating good judgment at all times.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Compassion, empathy, patience, and genuine desire to make a positive impact on individual’s lives.
Excellent client engagement skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Attentiveness to individuals and colleagues.
Adaptability to address situations.
Building and maintaining positive relationships.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrating professionalism.
Support good health.
Supporting safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall care, safety and well-being of the individual during the absence of the usual caregiver(s).
Understand and follow Individualized Service Plan (ISP- OPWDD treatment plan) safeguards for the individual.
Responsible to assist in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) for the individual as needed.
Report to supervisor and family any unusual medical, behavioral or other occurrences.
Complete and submit OPWDD documentation monthly.
Complete all trainings as required.