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 caregiving responsibilities. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:30–6:30 p.m., for 20 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED plus six months of experience in human services or child/adolescent programs; or 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 testing and immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella; influenza vaccination is required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
- 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 quality of life and independent functioning.
- Help strengthen, support, and preserve families.
- Deliver individualized services collaboratively in an outpatient setting.
- Promote safety, well-being, and overall progress.
- Provide caregivers with time-limited relief from ongoing care responsibilities.
Benefits
- Nine paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
