Candidates must have knowledge and experience with Mental Health and understand of clients behavior. Our clients are on the Autism Spectrum, along with ADHD, RAD, Defiant, Outbursts, etc. We have an immediate respite provider opening for individuals with a background working with children and youth with mental health. We are looking for a good fit and someone who will get down to a child’s level and play and not be afraid to sit on the floor next to the child; engaging in the child’s interest. We are seeking for a caring person to provide respite for children and youth in the clients home while making a positive difference in the children’s lives. This is part-time position and very rewarding. This is an ideal position for an individual needing part time work or a retired individual wanting a flexible part-time job. This position would be a great part-time job for a parent whose children are grown. This is an opportunity to play, have fun and show kindness and good will toward children.

We are currently seeking a Part-time Mental Health and Behavioral Specialist for children and youth care in client's home. This individual will be responsible for interacting with the client by having meaningful conversations along with relationship building. Responsibilities also include wisdom to direct and redirect client with various life skills and non-preferred activities such as fix their bed, clean their room, do laundry, brush their teeth, preparing light meals and assisting client with school work. Our respite providers enjoy doing preferred activities with our clients such as going to the library, park, McDonald's, creating crafts, baking cookies; along with engaging in non-preferred activities with the youth.

This position is very gratifying for an active person and someone who enjoys creating purposeful growth in children, youth and teenagers.

Applicant Requirements:

· Minimum 18 years of age

· Have a High School Diploma or GED

· Passion for Caregiving

- Passion for Children and Youth

· Must have Transportation

· Pass Background check

- Pass Drug Test

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist with daily activities which may include teaching good hygiene, exercise, homework, breathing and calming techniques, etc.

· Assist with conversations to enhance meaning and purpose in life

· Motivate client with sports, hobbies, social activities and winsomely interact with the client encouraging them and lifting them up and helping them to see value in themselves and others

. Relationship building is vital for these children to succeed in life. We want to encourage the children to engage with others; develop friends and relate to their parent, siblings and us!

· Communicate everyday activities for success in life.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 to $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

· Flexible Schedule

. Pay increases according to performance

. Bonuses

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday and Weekends

Experience:

· Mental Health experience: 1 year (Preferred)

· Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

· Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

. Psychology background (Preferred)

. Experience and good management with Behavioral escalations in Children.

Hours per week:

· Minimum 3 - 8 hours week

. Maximum 15 to 20 hours week

Days per week:

. Minimum 1 day a week

. Maximum 5 days a week

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Children

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person