Compassionate In-Home Respite Caregiver for Kids & Teens

Waystone-Health-; Lawrence (MA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Waystone Health & Human Services seeks a compassionate Respite Provider to support children and young adults, ages 5–22, with developmental disabilities in home and community settings. The role is on-site in family homes in MA, offering 3–6 hours weekly per family with per diem compensation and SEIU Local 509 union membership.

The position emphasizes safe, constructive activities, self-advocacy, and collaboration with families and staff to coordinate supports and paperwork as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Candidates must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to follow support plans, document services, and communicate with individuals, families, staff and healthcare professionals.
• Specific clinical skills in areas such as hearing, vision, physical impairment, behavior management, medical needs, crisis intervention, etc., are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide a safe and positive environment where consumers can explore new pastimes and are offered opportunities for growth and develop social skills.
• Implement activities in the community, promoting acceptance and a positive image to the broader community.
• Encourage and promote self-advocacy skills.
• Interact with families in a professional, courteous manner.
• Act as a liaison between families and program staff; educate families about program and community resources.
• Ensure requests for supports, respite agreements and other paperwork are completed and submitted timely.
• Encourage age-appropriate, normalizing behavior through modeling, redirection and conversation.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Waystone Health & Human Services seeks a compassionate Respite Provider to support children and young adults, ages 5–22, with developmental disabilities in home and community settings. The role is on-site in family homes in MA, offering 3–6 hours weekly per family with per diem compensation and SEIU Local 509 union membership.

The position emphasizes safe, constructive activities, self-advocacy, and collaboration with families and staff to coordinate supports and paperwork as needed.