JOB TITLE: OPWDD Respite Care Provider
CLASSIFICATION: Peer 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.