FM Respite Associate

JAFCO; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Matters in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a Part-Time Respite Associate to provide direct care and supervision for children with disabilities in a home-like setting. You will support physical, emotional, and recreational needs, manage behaviors, and ensure medical and dietary requirements are met, while maintaining safety and order.

You will apply Trauma Informed Care and Person-Centered practices, help plan activities, supervise transportation, and participate in ongoing training and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ year of experience with children with disabilities in a group setting.
• Completion of annual 40 hours of in-service training.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• CPR, First Aid and Water Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs of children in respite care.
• Manage behaviors using agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure medical needs of each child are met as directed by medical personnel.
• Prepare or arrange daily meals and snacks and assist with feeding.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment.
• Incorporate Trauma Informed Care and Person-Centered approaches into daily practice.
• Coordinate and assist in developing children’s activity schedules and transportation to activities.
• Accompany and engage children in all activities and ensure proper hygiene routines.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Accountability

Communication

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

# FM Respite AssociateKing Of Prussia, PA 19406## OverviewPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionPosition Summary:This person will provide direct care for the needs of the children in respite care at Family Matters.Role and ResponsibilitiesThis person’s job responsibility includes but are not limited to the following:* Provide for the physical, emotional, social, recreational needs of the children in a home-like environment* Manage behaviors utilizing agency policies and procedures* Ensure all medical needs of child are met as directed by medical personnel* Prepare, or arrange for, daily meals and snacks and assist with feeding as directed* Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment* Mindfully integrate the Trauma Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach into all procedures, practices, and daily interactions* Coordinate and assist in developing/supervising children’s activity schedule* Coordinate/assist with children’s transportation to extracurricular activities* Accompany and engage children in all activities* Ensure proper hygiene routines* Ensure medication distribution and document appropriately* Attend staff meetings and in-services as required* All other duties as requested by Supervisor## QualificationsCompetencies:* Patience* Accountability* Communication* CompassionPhysical requirements:Staff must be physically capable of driving an automobile in a safe manner. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, stand/walk up to 4 hours, and be capable of continuous activity with children.Qualifications and Education Requirements* High School Diploma or Equivalency; Bachelor’s degree preferred* 1 plus years of experience with children with disabilities in a group setting* Completion of annual 40 hours of in-service training* Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (Full Time requirements)* Successful completion/implementation demonstration of behavior training* Must be available to work nights and weekends* CPR, First Aid and Water Safety CertificationEOE