Respite Specialist

Company Overview

Family Services of Westchester, Inc. (FSW) provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. Serving 30,000 people a year, including 20,000 children, with nearly 50 innovative programs, including counseling, education and support, FSW is a pillar of health in the Westchester community.

JOB SUMMARY

Family Services of Westchester is seeking a Full-Time Respite Specialist will be part of our Respite Program, providing supervision, support, and social skills building for children between the ages of 5-21 who are struggling with serious emotional disturbance (SED) in White Plains, NY.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Work within a team, providing supervision/engagement during recreational activities for SED children in one of our programs – varied flexible hours available weekdays after school, weekends (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday daytime), school vacations and summer break.
• Summer Camp is 7-10 weeks in the summer (Monday – Thursday) and Friday is a shorter team meeting day.
• Completion of the mandatory training (last 2 weeks of JUNE).
• Submit the mandatory program forms, log reports, petty cash records, and progress notes daily.
• Work individually or in groups with children & adolescents to build skills, promote resilience and have fun.
• Potential to become part of support circle for children, including additional supportive contact.
• Hours for this position are non-traditional and require flexibility in response.
• Must meet with supervisor monthly and attend monthly staff meetings.
• Submit your schedule weekly to program supervisor.
• Maintain FSW agency vehicles cleanliness and document vehicle usage and maintenance needs.
• Support program needs with any other requests from the program/camp director.

QUALIFCATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Some College (Preferred)
• Bachelor's in Social Work or Related Field (Preferred)

LICENSE/CERTIFCATION

• Valid Driver's License (any state)
• CPR/BLS & Lifeguard Training (with in last year) preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Working with ages 5-21 population experience required.
• Experience with the SED population preferred.
• Experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting strongly preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21
• Initial orientation and supervision as well as training sessions are required
• Cultural humility, including awareness & sensitivity
• Ability to set boundaries and limits, to work collaboratively with others, and to communicate information clearly in a strength-based, sensitive way, both orally and in writing
• Ability to connect with people, recognizing and building on their individual strengths
• Consistency and dependability - being responsible to meet obligations and honor commitments
• Have a great sense of humor

There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities. In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and generous paid time off.

At FSW, we enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that prioritizes our clients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across the communities of Westchester, and this position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to social service, please complete the online application on Indeed.com, upload your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.

Family Services of Westchester is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22