Respite Worker

The Fedcap Group•Rochester, NY

54d•$16

About The Position

As Respite Worker, you will provide short-term relief to caregivers who are responsible for the primary care and support of individuals with developmental disabilities, participants (of all ages) receiving respite services through Easterseals NY- Rochester Recreation Respite waiver program. You will be responsible for the primary care, supervision and support of individuals within their own home. In addition, you will be responsible for recreational respite, e.g. - responsible for primary care, supervision and support of individuals during social and recreational activities within the community. Your responsibilities will include: Providing protective oversight for assigned individual. Providing assistance with personal care if applicable and as needed, as well as providing reminders and simple assistance for activities such as eating. Following service plan designed by the care coordination team. Encouraging individual toward self-reliance. Understanding and respecting the confidentiality of the individual and family. Accepting responsibility for compliance with all policies, procedures and service requirements of Easterseals and the Respite programs Completing and maintaining all required documentation required for position. Working in accordance with state HCBS Waiver Key, OPWDD and Agency policies & procedures and regulations required for provision of services, documentation, and training needs. Demonstrating ability to receive supervision from multiple supervisors when appropriate, cooperating with the individual, primary caregiver, family and program supervisor. Following protocols and procedures for emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively, maintaining cooperative and regular communication/correspondences with supervisor, program administrative team, other employees of the agency and clientele as necessary even if not actively scheduled to work. Transporting youth, families and staff in a safe manner as requested for program (for recreation only).

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Experience working with children and adults, particularly those diagnosed with Autism or other developmental disabilities.
The ability to meet the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of children and adults diagnosed with a developmental disability.
The ability to work independently, flexible, varied hours in multiple locations -- days, evenings, and weekends -- as necessary to meet the needs of individuals served.
Ability to work in a minimally supervised setting.
Ability to drive agency vehicle to transport individuals as needed.
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency
Basic Computer Literacy, e.g. - basic Internet use, checking email account, creating and sending e-mail with an attachment. can open spreadsheets, etc.

Responsibilities

Providing protective oversight for assigned individual.
Providing assistance with personal care if applicable and as needed, as well as providing reminders and simple assistance for activities such as eating.
Following service plan designed by the care coordination team.
Encouraging individual toward self-reliance.
Understanding and respecting the confidentiality of the individual and family.
Accepting responsibility for compliance with all policies, procedures and service requirements of Easterseals and the Respite programs
Completing and maintaining all required documentation required for position.
Working in accordance with state HCBS Waiver Key, OPWDD and Agency policies & procedures and regulations required for provision of services, documentation, and training needs.
Demonstrating ability to receive supervision from multiple supervisors when appropriate, cooperating with the individual, primary caregiver, family and program supervisor.
Following protocols and procedures for emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively, maintaining cooperative and regular communication/correspondences with supervisor, program administrative team, other employees of the agency and clientele as necessary even if not actively scheduled to work.
Transporting youth, families and staff in a safe manner as requested for program (for recreation only).