Respite Care Provider - Per Diem - Flexible

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Job description

JOB TITLE: OPWDD Respite Care Provider

CLASSIFICATION: Per Diem, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Guest Respite, In Home Respite

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Respite Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: Give guardians and care providers of people with disabilities temporary relief from their responsibilities by offering respite services. Maintain the safety, well-being and human rights of the people we serve. Assist the people we serve by offering instruction and verbal coaching in self-care in food preparation, community integration, social interaction, positive life choices, school work, and other areas of daily living. Facilitate meaningful activities for people we serve by planning and implementing games, crafts and other projects. Ensure safe and effective behavior management, responds to atypical/emergent circumstances by following established procedures and exercising good judgment. Provide documentation for rendered services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license, acceptable driving record and dependable transportation

Preferred Education, Training & Experience:
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities

Functional knowledge of community recreational, social and educational resources

Knowledge of crafts and recreational activities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to promote an atmosphere of fun and socialization

Ability to acquire and maintain CPI certification

Ability to appropriately utilize approved CPI techniques in behavior management

Ability and willingness to routinely transport in an agency vehicle

Ability to meet all OPWDD physical plant requirements

SALARY:

$16 per hour starting rate

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

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An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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