Respite Worker Foster Care

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,411 - 26,222; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

401K plan

In-house training and CEUs

Employee Assistance Network

Job summary

A large non-profit agency in Chicago seeks a part-time Respite Provider to assist youth in the community. Responsibilities include developing engaging activities, providing supervision, and ensuring the child's well-being. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check. Benefits include flexible scheduling and comprehensive insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement activities consistent with the youth's educational needs.
• Provide supervision and guidance to youth.
• Implement appropriate recreational activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being of the child during care.

Skills

Reliable Transportation

Valid driver's license

Ability to pass a background clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose:

To provide relief to the primary caretaker of a Specialized youth in their home and/or community

Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement activities and programs which are consistent with goals and objectives of youth's educational and social needs.
• Provide supervision and guidance to youth while primary caretaker is out of the home.
• Provide instruction in personal hygiene, housekeeping, academics and other areas as requested by primary caretaker.
• Implement appropriate recreational/ leisure activities for the youth while promoting appropriate social interaction skills.
• Provide consistent behavior management for youth as per primary caretaker direction within DCFS and Envision's guidelines.
• Provide for a safe environment while primary caretaker is out of the home. Provide services to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of the child.
• Monitor and document family and/or sibling visits according to DCFS and Envision policy.
• Provide transportation to children, as needed for therapy appointments, visits with siblings/ family visits, etc. while in the care of Respite Provider.

About Envision Unlimited:

Envision Unlimited is a large, non-profit agency with locations across the Chicago Metropolitan Areas. We have decades of experience working with clients who experience developmental disabilities or severe, and persistent mental health challenges. We provide psychiatry, outpatient mental health, residential and day treatment within our mental health division.

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• 401K plan
• In house training and CEU’s
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
• Opportunity for career growth & development

This is a part time position and the pay is $16.20

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.