Respite and Adult Companion (5652)

Charles River Center; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Insurance Benefits

Retirement Savings

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Fund

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Charles River Center in Needham, MA is seeking Respite Providers to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Per diem positions offer meaningful impact and flexible scheduling with benefits for full-time staff.

Responsibilities include meeting families, providing tailored care, ensuring supervision, and reporting outcomes to coordinators. Training in CPR/First Aid and safety protocols is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Human Rights
• Universal Precautions
• Mandated Reporting
• DPPC (Disabled Persons Protection Commission)
• Fire Safety and Vehicle Safety

Responsibilities

• Meet with the family or provider to discuss the individual's specific care needs.
• Provide care according to the family or provider’s requests.
• Support community integration by participating in activities with the individual as requested.
• Ensure adequate supervision at all times while working with the individual at home or in the community.
• Report any issues to the Family Support Coordinator or Vice President of Family Support.
• Follow the family’s instructions regarding special diet, medical concerns, and other individual-specific needs.
• Attend team meetings as needed.
• Complete a unique progress note each time a timesheet is submitted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Dependability

Communication

Planning & Organization

Responsibility

Attendance

Initiative

Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Family Support (23) - Needham, MA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, More Than a Job — A Chance to Make a Difference

Looking for a career with purpose? Join a mission-driven organization where the work you do creates a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about empowering others to reach their fullest potential, we invite you to bring your talents, heart, and dedication to our team.

Come be part of something meaningful. Come make a difference.

More Than a Workplace — A Team That Cares

At Charles River Center, we believe in supporting the people who make our mission possible. Along with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, our full-time employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support their health, financial future, and work-life balance, including:

• Health & Insurance Benefits – Access to insurance benefits to support your health and well-being.
• Retirement Savings – A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Holidays – Time off to enjoy designated holidays throughout the year.
• Vacation Time – Paid vacation time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.
• Sick Leave – Sick time to care for or your family when you need it most.
• Employee Assistance Fund – Additional support for eligible employees facing financial hardship or unexpected challenges.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continued education and professional development through educational opportunities relevant to the agency’s mission

Position Overview

Respite Providersare responsible forindividuals with special needsto provide relief for their families. Schedules are arranged with the family receiving the services.Charles River Center Family Support Staffshould be informed of any changes in scheduling

Primary Duties

• Meet with the family or providerto discuss the individual's specific care needs.
• Provide careaccording to the family or provider’s requests.
• Support community integrationby participating in activities with the individual as requested.
• Ensureadequate supervisionat all times while working with the individual at home or in the community.
• Report any issues(problems, conflicts, mishaps) to theFamily Support Coordinator or Vice President of Family Support.
• Follow the family’s instructions regardingspecial diet, medical concerns, and other individual-specific needs.
• Attend team meetingsas needed.
• Complete a unique progress noteeach time a timesheet is submitted.
• Performother duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Responsibilities

• Interpersonal SkillsInteracts with others in an effective, appropriate, positive, and professional manner. Develops relationships inside and outside the agency to enhance communication.
• DependabilityFollows through on job responsibilities with thoroughness and accuracy. Reliable and consistent.
• CommunicationClearly and effectively presents information verbally and in writing. Demonstrates clear and concise communication in individual or group settings. Listens and assimilates information effectively.
• Planning & Organization
  • Plans and manages work tomeet deadlines.
  • Implements appropriate use of resources.
  • Adapts to changing conditions.
  • Prioritizes work demands and managesmultiple tasks simultaneously.
• ResponsibilityAdheres tocompany policies and procedures. Follows company guidelines in conductingbusiness relationships.
• AttendanceAdheres to programschedules and routines. Arrivespromptlyto assigned locations. Attends allrequired meetings and trainings.
• InitiativeDemonstratesproblem-solving skillsand self-reliance in thinking, planning, and carrying out job responsibilities.
• ManagementSupports and enforcesagency policies and objectives. Leads byexamplethrough personal conduct and performance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Successful completion and maintenanceof the following trainings:

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Human Rights
• Universal Precautions
• Mandated Reporting
• DPPC (Disabled Persons Protection Commission)
• Fire Safety and Vehicle Safety

Must authorize aCriminal History Background Check (CORI)and release information regarding allegations fromDPPC, DDS (Department of Disability Services), and other agencies.

Must be able to performessential job dutiessatisfactorily (reasonable accommodations may be provided).

Valid Massachusetts Driver’s Licenseandreliable personal transportationrequired.

Language Skills

Must befluent in English.

Ability toread and interpret documents.

Ability tocommunicate effectivelywith individuals in their primary mode of communication, employees, families, and community members.

Ability topresent information effectivelyin individual and small group settings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent what is required to perform essential job functions.Reasonable accommodationsmay be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Significant endurancerequired to sustain physical demands.
• Regularly required tosit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently required touse hands/fingersto handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able tolift up to 30lbs from floor to waistand10-15lbs from waist to overhead.
• Ability tomaneuver up to 100lbs with assistanceas needed.

Reasoning Ability

Ability tofollow detailed written and oral instructions.