F/T Respite Care Provider

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Respite Program Supervisor, this position’s primary duty is to provide high quality respite care and ensures the safety of the children served. In addition to safety, the provider will assist the individual in daily activities as noted in the Family Support Plan. Requires quality documentation of services provided. Participates in the organization’s continuous quality improvement efforts.

Essential Functions: 

1.    Assure adequate supervision and assistance of individual receiving services at all times, i.e.: personal hygiene and other assisted daily living skills as needed.

2.    Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

3.    Wash hands before and after performing any service for the client.

4.    Assure nutritious meals are available to the individual.

5.    Assist program supervisor and parent/guardian in developing and implementing Family Support Plan for the person receiving services.

6.    Assure medications are available and taken as prescribed, when necessary, only as the program supervisor has determined. Otherwise, the provider administers no medication.

7.    Assist the individual with scheduling, arranging or providing accessible services.

8.    Keep progress notes that reflect the goals and objectives.

9.    Provide required documentation in a timely manner, i.e.: timesheets, care provider reports.

10.  Maintain a good working relationship with family of individual for which you are providing services, and with the program supervisor.

11.  Meet on a regular basis with your immediate supervisor.

12.  Work only hours as scheduled and notify your supervisor of any necessary changes.

13.  Attend training and meetings as requested by supervisor. 

14.  Participates in Family Team Conferences for families.   

15.  Actively participates in a multidisciplinary team to discuss family progress, identified needs, support plans and methods of increasing effectiveness of the group's teamwork.

16.  Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Caregiver Support Services.

17.  Works within the philosophy and function of Children’s Home Network.

18.  Performs other duties as assigned*

***THESE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALL DUTIES PERFORMED.  EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB RELATED MARGINAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED.***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

·         High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Two years post-secondary education in human services, preferred.

·         Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

·         Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense of license suspension.  

·         Must possess means of providing job related transportation and show proof of required insurance.  Must be insurable under CHN’s current auto insurance policy.

·         Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.  

·         Must successfully complete and maintain FDLE clearance, Federal background and state criminal background checks, and sexual predator screening.

COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Annual Training Requirements: 

·         The following training topics are required annually: Sexual Harassment, Blood borne Pathogens, Workplace Accident Prevention and Reporting, Confidentiality and Privacy Practices, Diversity/Cultural Competency, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Statutes and Methods, Prevention of Violence in the Workplace, OSHA–related training, Crisis Prevention, DCF Services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Modules 1-3, DCF Security Awareness and other Programmatic Trainings.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

·         Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.  

·         Ability to establish effective working relationships with families, coworkers, supervisors, and other individuals. 

·         Possess effective interpersonal skills.

·         Knowledge of agency’s organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies.

·         Knowledge of child abuse or neglect reporting procedures and methods.

·         Knowledge of infant and child development inclusive of developmentally appropriate strategies.

·         Knowledge of intervention and behavior management methods, strategies, and techniques.

·         Knowledge of quality documentation as required by agency standards, rules, and regulations.

·         Ability to conduct assessments to develop family plans, and to provide follow-up services.

·         Ability to work as a multi-disciplinary team member in a positive productive manner.

Essential Physical Skills:

·         Visual: ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, read printed materials, and make observations of physical facilities.

·         Hearing: ability to understand and comprehend spoken dialogue in individual and group settings.

·         Ability to speak clearly and effectively.

·         Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Environmental Conditions:

·         Works within an office environment, home office, family’s home, or within the community.

·         High level of emotional discussions, requiring self-awareness and understanding of professional boundaries.