Respite - Family Friend

Community Based Services (Respite/SCL/Day Habilitation) Ames, Iowa

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Description

This opening is for a family friend of a child getting services from ChildServe. If you do not know a specific child, but want to be a Respite caregiver, please apply to the general Respite Service Assistant opening. As a Respite Service Assistant - Family Friend, you will provide personal care and supervision for a child with special health care needs in individual settings. Services are provided in home and community settings. Schedule Flexible scheduling with most shifts occurring after 4pm Monday through Friday, or on weekends.What Youll Do

Have fun with kids while their regular caregivers get a break

Be creative while engaging children in activities

Provided 1:1 care in the childs home or in the community

Receive ongoing training and supervision

Great resume builder for those interested in social work, education, therapy, psychology, and nursing

What You'll Need

Must be at least 16 years old to apply

Must be able to provide your own transportation

Ability to electronically document services provided

Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

This position will be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. Specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand

Why ChildServe?

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:

Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great

Were not your average non-profit. We serve 5600 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.

Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.

Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, were proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.

Were moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families? Lets move Forward Together - apply today! ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.