Therapeutic Respite Worker

Accesspoint Ri; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Accesspoint Ri in Cranston, RI is seeking a part-time Respite Direct Services Worker to implement the child’s Respite Service and Safety Plan in home and community settings. You will coordinate with the family supervisor, document daily services, and ensure safety and confidentiality in all interactions.

The role requires 18+ years old, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. Mandatory trainings and strict adherence to DCYF and agency policies are expected in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass BCI and CANTS screenings.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle if transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in agency training and implement the Respite Service and Safety Plan in home and community settings.
• Maintain active communication with the family supervisor.
• Document duties and time sheets daily and report status after each shift.
• Transport only with family supervisor permission and in accordance with policy.
• Comply with DCYF reporting requirements for suspected child abuse.

Skills

Communication

Reading comprehension

Policy understanding

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Cranston, RI 02910
• Position Type: Part Time
• Salary Range: $18.45 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day

Responsibilities

• Participate and attest to the completion of Agency‑provided training on employee responsibilities.
• Implement the child’s Respite Service and Safety Plan in the home and community settings as directed in the document and as supervised by the family.
• Maintain active communication with family supervisor.
• Assure proper incidence reporting.
• Protect the health and safety of child, family and self.
• Be respectful of the personal property of the child and family.
• Dress in proper attire in accordance with agency policy and as appropriate for the provision of Therapeutic Respite services.
• Obtain specific permission from family supervisor prior to transporting the child.
• Be knowledgeable and comply with DCYF regulations regarding the mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Agree to maintain confidentiality for all DHS beneficiaries or clients in accordance with all State and Federal laws and sign an Acknowledgement of Confidentiality.
• Refrain from tasks not delineated in the Respite Service and Safety Plan (i.e. housekeeping, cooking, taking responsibility for monitoring and/or caring for other children or household member).
• Notify family and Respite Coordinator immediately when unable to fulfill previously scheduled services.
• Report status of the child to family supervisor or designee after each shift.
• Complete daily documentation providing overview and summary of services.
• Submit daily documentation with time sheets.

Respite Direct Services Worker

• Bring child specific concerns directly to the family supervisor.
• Direct job concerns first to the family supervisor, then to Respite Treatment Coordinator in cases of non‑resolution.

Peripheral Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in all mandatory job trainings.
• Accurately document hours on Respite time sheet.
• Submit respite timesheets on scheduled dates as indicated by Agency financial department.
• Alert Respite Treatment Coordinator of any request for Therapeutic Services that will cause the Respite worker to accumulate more than 40 hours weekly in any combination of work hours in any combination of Cranston Arc employment (i.e. HBTS and Therapeutic Respite).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or equivalent; successfully pass BCI and CANTS screenings; have no legal obligations to support the child, nor is a member of the child’s household; have a valid driver’s license, access to an insured motor vehicle if transportation is required in the service agreement and a good driving record.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral formats.
• Ability to read, comprehend policies and instructions, and use varying degrees of independent judgment and discretion.

Supervision Received

• Reports to and receives supervision from the Designated Family Supervisor(s), regarding direct implementation of services as identified in the Therapeutic Respite Service and Safety Plan.
• Receives collaborative supervision from the Agency Respite Treatment Coordinator and Designated Family Supervisor for all responsibilities related to compliance with all relevant Agency policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying 100 pounds with two people.