What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respite Program Support Professional position at People's Arc of Suffolk?
Shifts: Tuesday and Thursday 2pm - 7:30 pm and Saturday 8:30am - 4:30 pm
Role Summary: Respite Support Professional will ensure high-quality service delivery that promote person centered, meaningful leisure skills and advocacy for people served in Peoples Arc Respite Services. While most respite services are given at a Peoples Arc location in the early evenings and weekends, some respite services are provided in the peoples home, including overnight hours.
Role Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of advocacy and recreational resources and systems
Valid NYSDL
Role Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with people receiving services, their families to develop and implement programs that promote person centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building and well-being for people served by Peoples Arc to enhance their quality of life.
Advocates for the needs of people receiving services within Peoples Arc, outside human services providers and the broader community.
Collaborates with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to enhance the network of support available to people on their caseload and their families.
Provides transportation for the person served to leisure activities, medical appointments and other transportation as needed.
Maintains all trainings and certifications.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and best practices in service delivery.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Role Summary: Respite Support Professional will ensure high-quality service delivery that promote person centered, meaningful leisure skills and advocacy for people served in Peoples Arc Respite Services. While most respite services are given at a Peoples Arc location in the early evenings and weekends, some respite services are provided in the peoples home, including overnight hours.
Role Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of advocacy and recreational resources and systems
Valid NYSDL
Role Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with people receiving services, their families to develop and implement programs that promote person centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building and well-being for people served by Peoples Arc to enhance their quality of life.
Advocates for the needs of people receiving services within Peoples Arc, outside human services providers and the broader community.
Collaborates with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to enhance the network of support available to people on their caseload and their families.
Provides transportation for the person served to leisure activities, medical appointments and other transportation as needed.
Maintains all trainings and certifications.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and best practices in service delivery.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.