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Position Summary:
The Respite worker carries out all the duties associated with providing care for individuals on behalf of program clients under contract with DDS for Family Support Services. Respite is a closed referral service that must be authorized by the area office. In addition, this person is responsible for identifying and accessing resources to support and assist the program participants and their families, and for maintaining direct communication with DDS directly (when appropriate) and supervisory staff, as well as the Assistant Director.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Respite work is designed to provide but is not limited to relief for caregivers, and provide social and recreational opportunities for clients. These activities should be part of a support plan approved by DDS and they should assist the client in gaining resiliency, independency, and developing social skills. The candidate should be able to provide assistance and expertise in a variety of areas. It is anticipated there be a relationship built between the staff, client, and the family in order to be responsive to family stressors as they arise and provide quality service to the client.
DDS consumers.
Assessment, attendance/service report logs, and time sheets.
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Mandated Reporter Statute: An individual in this position is considered a “Mandated Reporter” when on, or off duty according to MA Statutes
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 40 per week
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Work Location: On the road
Part Time | Full Time
Consumer Services
$38k-47k (estimate)
03/25/2024
07/20/2024
centrolasamericas.org
Worcester, MA
50 - 100
Consumer Services