Respite Associate

Are you a self-motivated and reliable person who can work with children and adults with disabilities while helping them develop their skills and grow? Then we need you! Our respite program needs your talent to work in a caring and supportive environment to allow our clients to increase skills in various areas, meet their goals, and reach their full potential, both now and in the future. The Respite Associate provides occasional care for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The primary responsibilities of the Respite Associate are supervising activities, providing companionship and coordinating care with caregivers in the client’s residence and in the community.

Role will primarily require working evening and weekend shifts to accommodate our client families’ needs outside of school hours and typical weekday work schedules, with some daytime hours based on client and program need. Our skilled staff will provide you with the training you need to feel comfortable and confident providing respite services. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provide quality care for people with disabilities by actively engaging the clients with recreational activities in the home or community setting, such as: arts & crafts, games, music, computer, socialization, reading, and other activities based on client choice.

Provide support to clients with basic living skills which includes toileting, hygiene care, food prep, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other activities that are fundamental to daily living. Adhere to the rules of the respite program, following agency policies and procedures. Follow family's home rules, respecting cultural and other home practices. Observe and apply safety protocols as needed to ensure safety for both clients and staff. Complete and submit timely and accurate billing-related data. Maintain confidentiality of client data in adherence with HIPAA requirements.

Provide occasional coverage for our Kaleidoscope Adult Community program on weekdays during regular business hours, which focuses on daily living and community interaction skills in a clinic or community setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to: High School diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Prior experience in a care-taking role for persons with disabilities preferred. Willing to work evening and weekend shifts, with some daytime hours based on client and program need. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Effective communication skills and an ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, client’s family and ESNorCal staff. Committed to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion. Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.

Physical Requirements: Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day. Occasional lifting…

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