Family Respite Care Worker

Concern; Fleetwood (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Virtual care clinic

Birthday pay

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Concern is seeking a part-time Family Respite Care Worker to provide temporary relief and support to families caring for children and youth with mental health conditions. The role covers in-home and site-based respite, with no overnight care, and scheduling that fits afternoons, evenings, and weekends in Bethlehem, PA.

You will collaborate with caregivers to plan respite, facilitate activities, maintain safety and documentation, and help with meals and medications as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Must maintain required state and federal criminal and child abuse clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite services to children/youth in a defined respite setting.
• Collaborate with primary caregivers to help identify the schedule and type of respite needed.
• Plan and facilitate recreational and social activities that align with the clients strengths, abilities, and interests.
• Provide a safe, clean, and supportive environment for clients in site-based respite locations.
• Maintain open and effective communication with clients, their families, and the respite team.
• Complete documentation electronically as needed for the program accurately and promptly.
• Prepare and serve meals or snacks provided by the client's family during the respite booking.
• Assist the client with taking oral medication as needed during the respite period.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Family Respite Care Worker (Part Time)

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Our Bethlehem office is searching for a part-time FCRP Respite Worker. The ideal candidate will provide temporary relief and support to individuals and families caring for children and youth with mental health conditions. This role involves working closely with clients to ensure their safety, well-being, and engagement in activities, providing caregivers with much-needed respite. Services are short-term and time-limited, without overnight care, and can be delivered on a planned/scheduled basis or short notice, depending on respite resource availability. They are designed to fit various family schedules, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The FCRP Worker typically provides in-home and/or site-based group respite care and occasional out-of-home respite care. They do not provide respite care in their personal home and do not offer client transportation.

What Do I Need?

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must maintain required state and federal criminal and child abuse clearances, credentials, and/or licenses.

What Will I Do?

• Provide respite services to children/youth in a defined respite setting.
• Collaborate with primary caregivers to help identify the schedule and type of respite needed.
• Plan and facilitate recreational and social activities that align with the clients strengths, abilities, and interests.
• Provide a safe, clean, and supportive environment for clients in site-based respite locations.
• Maintain open and effective communication with clients, their families, and the respite team.
• Complete documentation electronically as needed for the program accurately and promptly.
• Prepare and serve meals or snacks provided by the client's family during the respite booking.
• Assist the client with taking oral medication as needed during the respite period.

What Will I Get?

$22/hour

**Additional Administrative Pay Available**

*DOE*

Benefits

• 401k + 2% match (additional annual discretionary match if you work 1,000 hours or more!)
• Virtual Care Clinic & Prescription Services for ALL employees and dependents (up to 7 people)! ( EMPLYER PAID! ) This includes Primary, Pharmacy and Urgent Care needs!
• 4 hours of Birthday Holiday pay!
• Employee Assistance Program (Resources for you and your family)
• Employee Referral Program

EOE