Respite Provider

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania is seeking a Respite Care Provider - 24 Hour in Dunmore, PA. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them grow in developmental and social goals through organized, individualized plans to build lasting relationships with those you support.

This contract, part-time role offers flexible scheduling, with responsibilities including meals, transportation when needed, and coordination with families

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Access to a privately owned vehicle.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Provides transportation for and accompanies the individual on community-based activities.
• Submit Respite Forms documenting activities reflecting consumer outcomes.
• Provide and/or manage insurance, vehicle and driver information.
• Schedule independently with clients/families.
• Complete scheduled trainings and follow ISP guidelines.
• Submit paperwork timely and accurately.

Skills

Caregiving

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Services Buildi Dunmore, PA 18512, USA

• DIRECT CARE
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: RESPI003549

Description

Respite Care Provider - 24 Hour

You can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them grow in their developmental and social needs through organized and individualized goals.

More importantly, you will form a lasting relationship with the people you support.

Want More Details? Give us a call:

(570)-963-1264 Option #1

The job of a Respite Provider is to support individuals with Intellectual or Developmental disabilities for one or more continuous days either in the client's home or in the staff's home. Respite Services provides a short break for families who care for loved ones with intellectual disabilities. Respite staff are responsible for providing and/or preparing meals and caring for the supported individual during this time.

This is a contract position with flexible scheduling based on the needs of the client.

Staff are reimbursed $200 per 24 hour period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Provides transportation for and accompanies the individual on community-based activities, if necessary.
• Submit Respite Forms that document activities that reflect consumer outcomes as required.
• Provides all insurance, vehicle, and drivers information.
• Must be capable of scheduling independently with clients/families.
• Complete scheduled trainings as assigned.
• Follows individual's ISP
• Submits paperwork timely and accurately

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Access to a privately owned vehicle
• Experience preferred but not required.

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Experience working with Individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and/or Autism is preferred, but not required.

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