Respite Caregiver - Community-Based Support in Brooklyn

Access: Supports for Living; Coney Island (NY); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Access: Supports for Living in New York seeks a part-time Respite Worker to provide person-centered supervision in home and community settings, helping caregivers take breaks while ensuring safety. The role emphasizes skills-building, communication in English, and community integration.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in an interdisciplinary team, maintain composure, and act as a positive role model for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to instruct others on vocational or daily living skills.
• Actively listen and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Good interpersonal skills and commitment to assisting individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Serve as a role model and represent the agency positively in the community.
• Ability to use a computer or mobile device to access email and required software.
• Ability to self-initiate projects and function autonomously as a leader when needed.

Aufgaben

• Provide services to persons served in their home and community.
• Perform lifting and other one-to-one functions for the individuals we serve.
• Perform direct care work that involves skill building services.
• Monitor the safety and welfare of people served, take corrective actions as necessary and immediately notify supervisor of concerns.
• Assist and support people served to build positive relationships in their community.
• Provide needed support and encouragement for people served to advocate for their needs and rights.
• Communicate health care concerns to supervisor or administrator as necessary.
• Communicate professionally with persons receiving services, families, team members and the community.
• Encourage community integration with an emphasis on inclusion, access, community awareness and safety.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in supervision for professional growth and development.
• Complete all required initial and annual training as well as ongoing training to increase knowledge.
• Conduct fire drills, where applicable, and document results in accordance with supervisor’s instructions.
• Report to work promptly and adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Adhere to and implement the NADSP Code of Ethics, Justice Center Code of Conduct and NYS DSP Core Competencies.
• Adhere to all Agency and Program Policies and Procedures, including HIPAA, Confidentiality and implementing the Corporate Compliance Plan and related policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Instruct skills

Active listening

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Composure under pressure

English proficiency

Role model

Tech skills

Leadership

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Access: Supports for Living in New York seeks a part-time Respite Worker to provide person-centered supervision in home and community settings, helping caregivers take breaks while ensuring safety. The role emphasizes skills-building, communication in English, and community integration.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in an interdisciplinary team, maintain composure, and act as a positive role model for individuals with disabilities.