Respite Associate Evergreen

Easterseals Northern California; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Easterseals Northern California is seeking a part-time Respite Associate to provide compassionate, in-home and community-based care for clients with disabilities. You will supervise activities, offer companionship, and help with daily living tasks in clients' homes and community settings.

Evening and weekend shifts are common to fit family needs. Training is provided to help you feel confident delivering respite services while maintaining safety, privacy, and respectful communication in line

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills and an ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, families and ESNorCal staff.
• Minimum education: High School diploma or GED; must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care for people with disabilities by supervising activities in homes or community settings.
• Provide companionship and coordinate care with caregivers in client residences and the community.
• Assist with daily living activities (toileting, hygiene, feeding, dressing, simple chores) while adhering to program rules.
• Maintain confidentiality of client data in accordance with HIPAA.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you a self‑motivated and reliable person who can work with children and adults with disabilities while helping them develop their skills and grow? Then we need you! Our respite program needs your talent to work in a caring and supportive environment to allow our clients to increase skills in various areas, meet their goals, and reach their full potential, both now and in the future.

The Respite Associate provides occasional care for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The primary responsibilities of the Respite Associate are supervising activities, providing companionship and coordinating care with caregivers in the client’s residence and in the community. Role will primarily require working evening and weekend shifts to accommodate our client families’ needs outside of school hours and typical weekday work schedules, with some daytime hours based on client and program need. Our skilled staff will provide you with the training you need to feel comfortable and confident providing respite services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide quality care for people with disabilities by actively engaging the clients with recreational activities in the home or community setting, such as: arts & crafts, games, music, computer, socialization, reading, and other activities based on client choice. Provide support to clients with basic living skills which includes toileting, hygiene care, food prep, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other activities that are fundamental to daily living. Adhere to the rules of the respite program, following agency policies and procedures. Follow family’s home rules, respecting cultural and other home practices. Observe and apply safety protocols as needed to ensure safety for both clients and staff. Complete and submit timely and accurate billing‑related data. Maintain confidentiality of client data in adherence with HIPAA requirements. Provide occasional coverage for our Kaleidoscope Adult Community program on weekdays during regular business hours, which focuses on daily living and community interaction skills in a clinic or community setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to: High School diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Prior experience in a care‑taking role for persons with disabilities preferred. Willing to work evening and weekend shifts, with some daytime hours based on client and program need. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Effective communication skills and an ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, client’s family and ESNorCal staff. Committed to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion. Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.

Physical Requirements

Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6‑8 hours a day. Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. used in home visits. Ability to physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior. Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously. Ability to utilize computer, cell phone (iPhone). Must be able to communicate effectively within the workplace, read and write using the primary language within the workplace. Frequent speaking and listening to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone. Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes); reliable transportation needed. Frequent work inside client homes; occasional work in outdoor settings.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position. Must have a valid California Driver’s License with Insurance and maintain a clean driving record. Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies. Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General. Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care certification. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certificate. Must attend required training.

Time Type

Part time Compensation: $21.00 - $22.00 an hour The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.

Easterseals Northern California is an equal opportunity employer.

For more than 90 years, Easterseals Northern California has been serving children, youth and adults with disabilities within the community.

Easterseals Northern California is part of a family of companies — a strategic collection of non‑profit organizations with deep expertise and a passion to disrupt and transform home and community‑based care.

When you join our family of companies — Easterseals Northern California, Catalight and Easterseals Hawaii — you will be part of a social enterprise committed to creating greater equity for people with developmental disabilities and building more inclusive communities.

Together, we have nearly 700 employees in Northern California, Hawaii and across the U.S.

We provide a comprehensive compensation package and offer benefits that go beyond medical coverage and paid time off to include individual development programs such as learning reimbursement.

Our entire team — from patient‑facing practitioners to our business and support staff — strives to ensure that individuals and families impacted by disabilities receive high‑quality services.

Throughout Northern California, from beautiful rolling hills to world‑class cities, Easterseals Northern California has the perfect location for you.

We invest in our employees with benefits that go beyond medical coverage and paid time off to include individual development programs, great team support and opportunities for career advancement.

About Easterseals Northern California

For more than 90 years, Easterseals Northern California has provided services to people with disabilities and their families to help them live, learn, work and play to their full potential.

We’re committed to making care delivery easier for those with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families.