What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Respite Provider - OS position at Consumer Direct Care Network?
We are looking for a compassionate Youth Respite Provider to support a lively young boy with non-verbal autism. The ideal candidate will be patient, engaging, and skilled in creating a fun and enriching environment. Comfort with alternative communication methods, such as using an AAC device, is essential. This role requires flexibility, creativity, and a positive, quiet, and patient approach to help make the child's care enjoyable and meaningful.
Respite is provided in the child's home.
Compensation:
$14.13 per hour
Schedule:
Up to 10 Hours per week!
Flexible Schedule to be Designed in Advance with Managing Party (Parent)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one direct care and supervision for an energetic young boy with non-verbal autism.
- Learn about the child's communication strategies using alternative communication methods.
- Engage the child in high-energy, fun, and age-appropriate activities, including games, sports, walks, or recreational activities while ensuring their safety.
- Assist with personal cares, including toileting, while maintaining the child’s privacy and dignity.
- Offer consistent encouragement to foster the child’s skills, confidence, and interests.
- Monitor the child’s behavior, responding with patience, adaptability, and understanding.
- Be mindful of sensory needs, providing a calm, quiet and supportive environment.
- Safely address elopement concerns, ensuring the child remains within the boundaries of supervision.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children, especially those with autism or developmental disabilities is highly desirable.
- Experience with non-verbal children or those with communication challenges is preferred.
- Comfortable using communication tools like a word board or other augmentative communication methods.
- High-energy and proactive, with the ability to engage in physical activities with the child.
- Able to assist with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner.
- Patient, flexible, and understanding in responding to the child’s needs.
- Ability to create a calm, quiet and supportive environment in energetic situations.
Requirements:
- Must have reliable transportation, valid drivers license and auto insurance.
- Must have the ability to pass a caregiver/criminal background check.
- Must have or be willing to obtain a CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
* If hired, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) will not be your legal employer on record. If hired by a member or their Managing Party, your legal employer on record would be the Member. CDCN’s role is to assist the Member or Managing Party in recruiting a Direct Care Worker. The Member or Managing Party has the sole authority to hire or dismiss any potential Direct Care Worker. *
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.13 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 10 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
