General Duties and Responsibilities Required of Respite Staff:
- Responsible for the well being and safety of children with SED diagnosis.
- Provide supervision of children and assistance with arts and crafts, reading, social skill building, and recreational play.
- Leads recreational activities that are developmentally appropriate.
- Initiates interventions to encourage appropriate behaviors as specified in the respite care plan and within agency guidelines.
- Provides the following as needed and approved: transporting/escorting children to activities, assisting with homework, and participating in service/treatment planning and case reviews.
- Interact positively with the children, dealing with difficult behaviors exhibited in ways that promote growth and wellbeing.
- Communicates effectively with family members, supervisors and with other staff members.
- Prepares written reports and documentation of interactions with children as well as needs and irregularities.
- Completes all required paperwork accurately and within the established timeframe.
- Meets with the Program Director on a regular basis, participates in mandatory trainings.
- Contributes to the professional reputation of the agency.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or certified GED.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check under state regulations.
- Have reliable transportation to and from the respite center.