Respite Support Professional - Weekends

ChildServe; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

ChildServe in Johnston, Iowa is looking for a Weekend Group Respite Assistant to provide personal care and supervision for children with special health care needs. The job involves fun and engagement with children during their caregivers' breaks.

Ideal candidates should be at least 16 years old, able to lift 35 lbs, and communicate effectively. The position offers flexible hours and includes benefits like medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Must provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver, if required.
• Ability to be mobile within the assigned work area.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and supervision for children.
• Engage children in activities creatively.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Job description

Do you want to get paid to have fun? If so, ChildServe Respite has a job for you! As a Weekend Group Respite Assistant, you will provide personal care and supervision for children with special health care needs in a group setting. Services are provided at our Johnston Respite Center.

Schedule

Flexible hours! Weekend shifts are available Friday through Sunday with 5 to 19 hours a weekend possible.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Have fun with kids while their regular caregivers get a break
• Be creative while engaging children in activities
• Provide group services at the Johnston Respite Center
• Receive ongoing training and supervision
• Great resume builder for those interested in social work, education, therapy, psychology, and nursing

What You’ll Need

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply
• Those 18 and over must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver, if required. This includes passing a motor vehicle record check and car safety check and must be able to provide a valid driver’s license and insurance
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and must be mobile within the assigned work area, frequently bending, lifting, reaching, and standing
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [e-mail].

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs. ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined so families can address their child’s needs in one location. Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.