Respite Care Specialist (Part-Time, Flexible Hours)

Seven Hills Foundation; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Home mortgage help

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Personal days

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation in Cumberland, Rhode Island, seeks a Direct Support Professional I for respite care to provide one-to-one support to children with special health care needs. The role includes implementing safety and service plans, coordinating transportation, and timely documentation, with on-call hours as needed.

The position offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules, and benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Provide safe one to one care per the plan for children with special health care needs as directed by parents/caretakers.
• Provide socialization opportunities within home and/or outside of home when appropriate.
• Provide family with a relief from caring for their child with special health care needs.
• Perform all necessary self-care tasks as needed by the individual supported.
• Provide transportation to and from all social activities only as approved by parent/caretaker.
• Carry out specific tasks outlined in the respite safety and service plan.
• Provide required documentation to coordinator in a timely manner (timesheets and incident reports, if needed).
• ON CALL – as needed per approved hours and parent request.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe one to one care per the plan for children with special health care needs as directed by parents/caretakers.
• Provide socialization opportunities within home and/or outside of home when appropriate.
• Provide family with a relief from caring for their child with special health care needs.
• Perform all necessary self-care tasks as needed by the individual supported.
• Provide transportation to and from all social activities only as approved by parent/caretaker.
• Carry out specific tasks outlined in the respite safety and service plan.
• Provide required documentation to coordinator in a timely manner (timesheets and incident reports, if needed).
• ON CALL – as needed per approved hours and parent request.

Skills

Direct care

Safety awareness

Documentation

Transportation assistance

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSet

Job description

Seven Hills Foundation in Cumberland, Rhode Island, seeks a Direct Support Professional I for respite care to provide one-to-one support to children with special health care needs. The role includes implementing safety and service plans, coordinating transportation, and timely documentation, with on-call hours as needed.

The position offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules, and benefits for eligible staff.