Direct Service Respite Provider (DSRP)

Comcareme; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A care services organization is seeking dedicated DSRPs to support families of children with disabilities by providing individual and planned care in various settings. Responsibilities include assisting children with positive behavior, maintaining records, and adhering to agency policies. Candidates must pass background checks. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact children's lives positively while supporting their families.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to children based on the Respite Plan.
• Assist children with positive behavior and well-being while in their care.
• Complete Respite Daily Logs in accordance with program procedures.

Skills

Behavioral support

Good judgment

Communication

Job description

The primary responsibility of DSRPs is to support and assist family members or guardians caring for children with disabilities who have qualified for respite services. They provide appropriate care to children and support families by providing a planned break in the family's home, their own home, or other community settings as defined by the Respite Plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide individual support to children based on the Respite Plan.
• Assist children with positive behavior and well-being while in their care.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Provide services as scheduled.
• Complete Respite Daily Logs in accordance with program procedures and submit within 24 hours.
• Adhere to the agency's clinical, administrative, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Attend all scheduled supervisions, meetings, and trainings as assigned by supervisor and/or director.

Must be able to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.