Behavior Respite Companion - Respite Caregiver (SFV)

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis is hiring a Behavior Respite Companion to provide essential support to families of children with developmental disabilities. This part-time role involves assisting clients and their families, engaging in enjoyable activities, and helping to maintain a less stressful environment. With a focus on compassionate care, the position also offers flexibility in scheduling and a supportive training environment.

Benefits

Medical and Dental insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Vacation Time Off & Vacation Pay

Employee discounts; fun employee events

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Compassionate, people-oriented individual.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to actively participate in recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the client through activities they enjoy.
• Provide personal care and support to assist with daily living care needs.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the family or families cared for.

Skills

Compassion

Basic computer skills

Familiar with developmental disabilities

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Behavior Respite Companion - Respite Caregiver (SFV)

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Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA) is Hiring Behavior Support Companions

Comprehensive PAID training!

Your Daily Routine Can Include

Are you a compassionate, people-oriented person who wants a part-time human services job that gives you flexible hours to fit around your busy schedule?

Being a Respite Companion or Behavior Support Companion is more than just a job, as you will develop a personal relationship with the individuals and families you work with.

Our Respite Companions provide highly trained non-medical direct services/compassionate home companions to children with developmental disabilities and other special needs.

As a Respite or Behavior Support Companion, you will provide primary caregivers the opportunity to enjoy breaks from their daily caregiving responsibilities. In addition, you will assist clients, their parents/guardians and their siblings to enjoy a less stressful home environment. You will work in people's homes and in varied community settings serving families in San Fernando Valley area.

This is a part-time position (up to 30 hours per week) with flexible hours, with the potential of growing into a full-time position.

Responsibilities

The Respite Companion will serve as the primary support staff and will possess the necessary skills to deal effectively with the day-to-day challenges of providing respite services to clients, including the demonstrated ability to increase specified client skills.

Maintain a positive relationship with the family or families cared for

Engage with the client through activities they enjoy

Provide personal care and support to assist with daily living care needs

Conduct and lead socialization activities

Responsible for record-keeping for each of the service recipients.

Requirements

Qualifications:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Basic computer skills

Familiar with developmental disabilities

Availability to work evenings and weekends. The schedule will be based on the needs of the client and family.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Proof of valid driver's license, copy of auto insurance liability coverage, and clear DMV report

Operational vehicle

Proof of current CPR and First Aid training certifications

Clearance with the Department of Justice by completing a fingerprint background check

Physical Activity Requirements

Ability to physically lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds (e.g., groceries, housewares, or move furniture).

Ability to physically assist, guide, and facilitate movement of clients that may need physical assistance (e.g., wheelchair transfer, walking, etc.)

Ability to actively participate in frequent recreational activities

Training

The Respite Companion will be expected to participate in approximately 40 hours of required training and would complete it during the first three months of employment. Training requirements include competency-based training, on-the-job field training and any other training provided by the professional staff of IABA and/or professionals outside the agency.

Hours

Thursday/ Friday 10:00AM-5:30PM (Burbank, CA)

Thursday/ Every other Friday 3:00PM-7:00PM (Canyon Country, CA)

Monday-Friday 3:00PM-9:00PM (Granada Hills, CA)

Benefits

What we offer you:

Medical and Dental insurance for employees who work over 31 hours per week

Mileage reimbursement

Vacation Time Off & Vacation Pay

Employee discounts; fun employee events

On-the-job training, career development, and advancement opportunities

401(k) Plan

A rewarding work environment

Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve

Dynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next

Flexible work schedules

Rate: $19.00 - $21.00/hour

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

It is the policy of IABA to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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