What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respite position at Charles River Center?
Respite Providers are responsible for working with individuals with special needs as a means for relief for the families. Schedules are to be arranged with the family receiving the services. Charles River Center Family Support Staff should be made aware of any changes in scheduling.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Meet with family or provider to discuss the specific care needs that are required for the individual.
Provide care for the individual per family or providers requests.
Integrate the individual into the community & participate with them during community-based activities as requested.
While working with the individual at home or in the community, adequate supervision will be provided at all times.
Notify the Family Support Coordinator or the Vice President of Family Support of any problems, conflicts, mishaps that may occur while providing in-home services or community services.
Adhere to families requests about individual-specific needs such as special diet or medical concerns.
Meet periodically for team meetings as needed.
Complete a unique progress note each time a time sheet is submitted
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interpersonal Skills: Interacts with others in an effective, appropriate, positive and professional manner; develops relationships (inside and outside the agency at all levels) that enhance understanding and communication.
Dependability: Follows through on job responsibilities with thoroughness and accuracy. Reliable and consistent.
Communication: Clearly and effectively presents information through oral and written means. Demonstrates clear and concise communication in individual or group situations. Listens and assimilates information on job performance.
Planning/ Organization: Plans and manages work to accomplish tasks on time. Plans and implements appropriate use of resources. Adapts to changing conditions. Prioritizes work demands and manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibility: Adheres to company policies and procedures and follows company guidelines in conducting business relationships.
Attendance: Adheres to program schedule and routines, which includes arriving to assigned location promptly and conforms to the agencys attendance standards. Attend all required meetings and trainings promptly.
Initiative: Self-reliance in thinking, planning, and carrying out job responsibilities. Demonstrates problem solving skills.
Management: Supports and enforces agency policies and objectives; sets example through personal conduct and performance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion and maintenance of the following trainings: CPR and First Aid Certification; Human Rights; Universal Precautions; Mandated Reporting; DPPC; Fire Safety and Vehicle Safety.
- Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Disability Services (DDS), and other agencies.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Drivers License that is valid in Massachusetts and reliable personal transportation.
