Behavioral Health Respite Care Provider

Bellefaire JCB; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Education benefits

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Fertility coverage

Childcare FSA

Pet insurance

Job summary

Bellefaire JCB in Akron, OH seeks a Behavioral Health (BH) Respite Care Provider to support children and teens with diverse needs. You will create a safe, engaging environment and accompany participants in respite activities.

You will implement structured activities, promote positive behavior, transport clients, and document attendance, while collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or bachelor in psychology/mental health preferred.
• Experience with children, adolescents and families desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a structured environment for youth to participate in scheduled respite activities.
• Encourage participation in respite activities.
• Transport BH Respite clients to and from activities.
• Supervise and ensure safety and well-being of youth in the program.
• Facilitate structured activities such as arts, recreation, and life skills.
• Promote positive behavior and conflict resolution.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all youth in attendance.
• Communicate effectively with participants, program staff, families, and service providers.

Skills

Caregiving

Behavioral health support

Documentation

Communication

Transportation

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor in Psychology/Mental Health

Job description

BENEFITS:

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Our offerings include:

• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical (free option available), dental, vision & FSAs
• Education Perks: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and 24/7 EAP support
• Family Care: Fertility/IVF coverage, childcare FSA, and pet insurance

AGENCY SUMMARY:

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health (BH) Respite Care Provider in the BH Respite Program provides compassionate care and supervision to children and adolescents with diverse needs, including behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. This role focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for participants while accompanying participants in a variety of respite activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide a structured environment for youth to participate in the scheduled Respite activities.
2. Encourage participation in scheduled respite activities.
3. Transport BH Respite clients to and from the program activity.
4. Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children and adolescents in the program.
5. Facilitate structured activities such as arts and crafts, recreation, and life skills development.
6. Promote positive behavior and conflict resolution using effective strategies.
7. Maintain/ complete accurate documentation for all youth in attendance for respite services.
8. Communicate effectively with participant, program staff, families, and service providers.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
2. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
3. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
4. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: A minimum of a High School diploma required. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health or related field preferred.
2. Licensure: N/A
3. Skills/Competencies:
   • Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
   • Independent Judgment: Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
   • Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
   • Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
   • Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
   • Collaboration and Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
   • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
4. Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families
5. Other: Have and maintain a valid drivers license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company preferred.

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.