Part-time DSS Youth Respite Worker
About The Position
MHA in Ulster seeks a part-time Youth Respite Worker to provide temporary, specialized care directly to youth experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. The role provides respite for primary caregivers by caring for children in the community and involving them in structured recreational and skill-building activities. The worker documents contacts in progress notes and attends scheduled respite meetings. The position is 21 hours per week, Friday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some flexibility is required based on the client's schedule. The pay rate is $20.83.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A clean, valid New York State driver's license and a driving record that meets and maintains agency and insurance standards.
- Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations required by federal, state, or local law.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children with social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Responsibilities
- Care for identified children in the community in the absence of the primary caregiver.
- Maintain the child’s normal routine as outlined by the primary caregiver.
- Involve children in structured recreational and skill-building activities.
- Document contacts in progress notes.
- Attend scheduled respite meetings.
- Maintain other required documentation, reports, records, or summaries.
Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and flex days (listed for full-time employees).
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (listed for full-time employees).
- Retirement 403(b) plan (listed for full-time employees).
- Profit sharing (listed for full-time employees).
- Supplemental benefits such as telemedicine (listed for full-time employees).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
