Respite Provider - Onsite

The Summit Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Summit Center is seeking a Respite Provider (Onsite) in Amherst, NY. The role offers a flexible per diem schedule (3–19 hours per week) with afternoon and weekend shifts, at $18.54/hour.

As part of Western New York's leading provider of evidence-based services, you will support individuals with developmental disabilities, promote independence, and help them participate in their community in inclusive settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Six months combined work, volunteer, internship and/or applicable training with people with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide group respite care in a site-based setting.
• Deliver person-centered support and promote independence.
• Encourage community participation in inclusive settings.
• Provide respite services to families/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Comply with agency incident reporting policies and procedures.
• Manage behavioral challenges of individuals served.
• Safely transport individuals to and from program locations.

Skills

Person-centered support

Community participation

Behavior management

Transportation of clients

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position

Respite Provider - Onsite

Pay

$18.54/hour

Location

Amherst, NY

Schedule

Per Diem, flexible schedule of 3-19 hours per week, afternoons and weekends

The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, is Western New York's leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Your Impact as a Respite Provider (Onsite)

Provide group respite care to individuals with developmental disabilities in a site-based setting. Deliver person-centered support, encourage independence, and promote community participation in the most inclusive settings possible.

• Ensures that the individuals supported are provided person centered programming and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible
• Ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in their community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs
• Provides respite services to families/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities
• Complies with agency Incident Reporting Policies and Procedures
• Manages Behavioral Challenges of individuals served
• Safely transports individuals receiving services to and from program locations

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required
• Six months combined work, volunteer, internship and/or applicable training and education with the people with developmental disabilities.

At The Summit Center, you'll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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