Site-Based Respite Care Specialist

Community Care ME; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Care ME is hiring for a site-based respite program to support families caring for children with disabilities. Shifts run Saturdays, Sundays and one weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

at our office, with an anticipated September start and potential earlier start. We seek patient individuals with at least 6 months of experience with children and families, ability to stay calm in crisis, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of experience working with children/families.
• Must pass background checks (DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks).

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to a small group of children at an office-based Respite Site.
• Assist children with positive behavior and well-being.
• Exercise good judgment in daily activities.
• Provide services as scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Complete Respite Daily Logs within 24 hours.
• Attend all scheduled supervision, meetings, and trainings.

Skills

Crisis response

Calm under pressure

Professional boundaries

Unconditional positive regard

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Care ME is hiring for a site-based respite program to support families caring for children with disabilities. Shifts run Saturdays, Sundays and one weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

at our office, with an anticipated September start and potential earlier start. We seek patient individuals with at least 6 months of experience with children and families, ability to stay calm in crisis, and a high school diploma or GED.