Support Professional, Family Support

The Arc of Union County; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Union County is seeking a Respite Worker to provide services in After School/Work, Hotel Respite, Saturday programs, Recreation, or In-Home Respite. The role requires delivering care in a person-centered manner to meet the social, health, nutritional, and recreational needs of consumers and their families.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities, plus the ability to work independently and a valid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet schedule needs.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite services in After School/Work, Hotel Respite, Saturday programs, Recreation, or In-Home Respite.
• Deliver services in a person-centered manner to meet social, health, nutritional, and recreational needs.
• Collaborate with families and program staff under the Director of Family Support.

Skills

Independence

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Family Support or designate, this position is responsible for the provision of services to consumers in our After School/Work, Hotel Respite, Saturday child/adult, Recreation, or In-Home Respite programs. The Respite Worker must assure the program services provided are facilitated in a Person-Centered manner and meet the social, health, nutritional and recreational needs of the program consumers. Additionally, the services must meet the needs of the families which require respite services. The Respite Worker must assure the program services provided are facilitated in a Person-Centered manner and meet the social, health, nutritional and recreational needs of the program consumers. Additionally, the services must meet the needs of the families which require respite services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience working with persons with developmental disabilities required.
• Must be able to work independently and adhere to schedule needs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

(ADA) Mental/Physical Effort and Working Conditions

The Arc of Union County will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship for The Arc of Union County.

EEO statement

The Arc of Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.