Childcare Provider - Respite

Unlocked Potentital; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time

Paid for required meetings/trainings

Employee discounts through our discount program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Unlocked Potential, located in Middlesex County, NJ, is seeking part-time Respite Caregivers to support children with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include supervising the child, engaging them in activities, and providing care within their homes for at least 10 hours a week. The role is ideal for those pursuing careers in social work or special education.

Additional requirements include a driver's license, CPR and First Aid certification, and consent to a background check. Benefits include paid time, training, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children with mild to moderate developmental disabilities.
• Must possess a driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Proof of current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to get certified within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the child and meet with the family weekly for authorized hours.
• Design and implement activities to engage children’s interests.
• Provide care at the homes of families for a minimum of 10+ hours a week.

Skills

Experience with children with developmental disabilities

CPR and First Aid certification

Reliability and punctuality

Creativity and enthusiasm

Job description

Our mission is to provide quality community-based services for children and families affected by significant life changes, general mental health and/or developmental delays.

We are involved to help, we make sure that we listen to YOU (the family), work to understand the situation and create a plan that is specific to YOUR family's individual needs. We look at the whole picture and all possible impacting factors as we work together toward your goals.

Job Description

Part-Time Respite Caregivers!!Must have experience working with Children with Mild to Moderate Developmental Disabilities. Respite caregiver for children (ages 3-21) with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the child's home or in their primary community. This allows parents/guardians to engage in other activities and provides them with a break. This job is a great opportunity for those pursuing careers in social work, counseling, special education or behavior analysis. DSPs, Paraprofessionals, and Behavioral Health providers are highly ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!!!

LOCATIONS:

• Middlesex County, NJ
• Passaic County, NJ
• Monmouth County, NJ
• Essex County, NJ
• Somerset County, NJ
• Union County, NJ

Qualifications

Role Responsibilities:

• Punctually and consistently supervise the child and and meet with the family each week for the authorized number of hours.
• Design and implement appropriate activities geared to engage children’s likes and interests.
• Must be able to go into the home of the families served for the for a minimum of 10+ hours a week (3 days minimum) based on each referral.
• Proof of current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to get certified within 30 days of hire.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Must consent to and pass a criminal background check.
• Must comply with all HIPAA (confidentiality) laws as it relates to Protected Health Information.
• Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and a self-starter.
• Must be creative, enthusiastic, and a team player!

Additional Information

• Paid Time
• Paid for required meetings/trainings
• Employee discounts through our discount program!!
• Employee assistance program!!

Unlocked Potential is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.