Respite Provider

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS); St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) in Vermont is seeking compassionate and dependable Respite Providers to support children and families involved in our Childrens Mental Health Program in Orleans, Essex & Caledonia Counties.

You will provide one-to-one support to children facing serious emotional challenges, collaborate with a case manager and families, and help create a safe, engaging environment that promotes emotional growth and social skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to children with emotional challenges under a case manager.
• Create a safe, structured environment that supports emotional growth and social skill development.
• Respond to behavioral and emotional challenges using positive, non-punitive approaches that encourage learning and resilience.
• Maintain consistency and reliability in scheduling whenever possible.
• Provide transportation using a safe, inspected, and appropriately insured personal vehicle.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and other service providers.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with state, federal and NKHS guidelines.

Job description

Childrens Mental Health Program

As Assigned | Orleans, Essex & Caledonia Counties

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is seeking compassionate and dependable**Respite Providers**to support children and families involved in our Childrens Mental Health Program. This role plays a vital part in helping children build emotional and social skills while offering families much-needed support and flexibility.

**What Youll Do**

• Provide one-to-one support to children experiencing serious emotional challenges, under the guidance of a case manager and in partnership with families


• Create a safe, structured, and engaging environment that supports emotional growth and social skill development


• Respond to behavioral and emotional challenges using positive, non-punitive approaches that encourage learning and resilience


• Maintain consistency and reliability in scheduling whenever possible


• Provide transportation using a safe, inspected, and appropriately insured personal vehicle


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and other service providers


• Complete required documentation in accordance with state, federal and NKHS guidelines