What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respite Specialist position at Community Maternity Services?
Community Maternity Services (CMS), is an agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany. CMS is a non-profit agency that has been serving the Capital Region for 50 years. CMS provides family-oriented and community-based programs through individualized social services and community education programs. We offer a continuum of care for adolescents, young parents and their children. The youth we serve are placed in either of our residential programs due to the youth being placed in foster care and requiring a congregate care facility.
CMS is currently hiring TWO (2) PART-TIME RESPITE SPECIALISTS to work in our RESPITE PROGRAM.
JOB SUMMARY:
· Provide Respite Services to families and children w/mental health and/or behavioral special needs
· Services are provided throughout Albany County, both in-home and in the community
Respite Specialist Minimum Salary: $18.00/hour
Respite Specialist Maximum Salary: $20.00/hour
Respite Specialist: PER DIEM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. An Associate's Degree in Human Services/Early Childhood or a related field is preferred
- Valid NYS driver’s license
- Vehicle in good working order
- Experience working with children with mental health or behavioral challenges
- Ability to be trained and subsequently implement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention strategies
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.; demonstrate a full range of motion; be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and be able to walk up and down stairs as necessary.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:
· Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
· Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
· Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- mental health & behavioral concerns: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $18 - $20