Respite Provider

Cadence Care Network; Weathersfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a full-time Respite Provider in Weathersfield Township, Ohio. This role focuses on providing temporary relief to caregivers of youth with mental health challenges or special needs. Responsibilities include mentoring, engaging clients through culturally appropriate approaches, and teaching social skills. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues. Flexibility in scheduling is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license and provision of transportation.
• Experience working with individuals having behavioral health and/or developmental needs.
• Pass preemployment drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Mentor young people and model skills to minimize behavioral health issues.
• Engage clients using youth-friendly approaches.
• Implement tailored supports and services for young people.
• Teach social and daily-living skills through role-play.
• Assist in Prevention Planning and perform crisis interventions.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet individuals’ needs.

Skills

Mentoring skills

Cultural competence

Crisis intervention

Role-play development

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cadence Care Network believes in building a cohesive team of managers and staff. We know that our employees are our most valuable assets in delivering quality service to the children and families that we serve. It is our collective goal to evolve, providing quality services to meet the ever‑changing needs of the community.

Cadence Care Network has a full‑time Respite Provider position available to service Trumbull and Mahoning counties. Respite Provider will give short‑term temporary relief to the caregiver of eligible individuals with mental health challenges or other special needs. The goal of such services is to provide relief that will allow youth to remain in their current living arrangement.

This is a great position for college students majoring in psychology, social work, and other similar programs.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Mentor young people and model skills that will help them successfully minimize the negative impact of behavioral health issues.
• Engage clients through youth‑friendly, culturally appropriate, and youth‑empowerment approaches.
• Participate in the implementation of tailored supports and services to be individualized, developmentally appropriate, appealing, non‑stigmatizing, trauma‑informed, and relevant to each young person.
• Teach and reinforce social, daily‑living, and community functioning skills as relevant to a young person through role‑play skill development and practice.
• Assist in Prevention Planning to minimize a young person’s engagement in high‑risk behaviors or situations and perform crisis interventions as situations arise.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of individuals served.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver license and provision of transportation, insurance and the ability to use your vehicle for work.
• Pass preemployment drug screening and background checks.
• Experience working with individuals having behavioral health and/or developmental needs.