Respite Provider

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is hiring part-time Respite Providers to support families in the Council Bluffs area. You will help give caregivers a break by providing respite for individuals with disabilities, with flexible hours and a schedule you set with families.

Work is up to 29 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends required. After initial trainings, you may work from home, with consistent communication expected to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Must have some basic computer knowledge/skills.
• Need access to computer, tablet or cellphone to do documentation and punching in and out for timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite care to give parents or guardians a break for a person with a disability.
• Coordinate with families to set a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain clear communication and documentation for timekeeping and care routines.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for a job that makes a difference in the lives of local families?

LSI currently seeks part-time (up to 29hrs/week) Respite Providers to provide respite care services in the Council Bluffs area. (Looking for provider in any of the following counties: Pottawattamie, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Cass and/or Shelby) The purpose of respite care is to give the parent or primary caregiver a break from the daily responsibilities of caring for a child or adult with a disability.

Flexible hours! You set your own schedule working directly with families and can work from home after initial trainings. Will need to be available for some evenings, weekends and hours that family would like to use respite. This position is great for college students, builds experience, and it is great for someone looking to give back or have a little extra supplemental income. Consistent communication required.

DUTIES

If you are a great communicator, appreciate setting your own schedule, and are passionate in serving others, being a Respite Provider may be for you. You will be providing a break for the parent or guardian of an individual a disability. You may provide Respite a few hours in the evening up to a full weekend. Your schedule will be dependent upon the family's need and your desire to serve. If you are a person that is able to communicate with others, regardless of the other person's communication skills, this may be your opportunity to help a family in need of a break from 24/5 care and supervision of their loved one.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED. Experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Must have some basic computer knowledge/skills. Need access to computer, tablet or cellphone to do documentation and punching in and out for timekeeping.

Who We Are

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/

It's their life. It's your career.

Make a difference in both at LSI!

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.