What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respite Worker - (12noon - 4:30pm) Two Sundays per month position at JCFS Chicago?
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Schedule will be 12noon - 4 : 30pm about 2 Sundays each month with the opportunity to add a few more hours if needed.
As a Respite Worker you will provide support in our group respite program to children and youth with intellectual / developmental disabilities. Group Respite is offered two Sunday afternoons per month from12 : 00pm-4 : 30pm. Respite workers engage participants in fun activities that may serve various purposes, such as social connection, recreation, a break for caregivers, and community building for families. This is a great opportunity to use your creative energy to provide participants with a fun and positive experience! Respite workers will :
- Be matched with a group participant who you will support to engage in various activities during the group session
- Help facilitate interactions between participants to promote social connection
- Help create a warm, welcoming, and fun environment for participants
- Support participants who may need assistance with personal care, mobility, or other specific needs
- Provide therapeutic and supportive responses to interests, accomplishments, needs, and challenging behaviors.
- Contribute and encourage the sharing of staff talents when appropriate to facilitate activities for group participants (ie : music, art, sports, technology, etc...)
- Reliably attend scheduled group respite sessions and communicate with supervisor in a timely manner about your availability
- Assist with facilitating additional respite opportunities and special events as needed throughout the year
REQUIREMENTS :
Job Category : Union Required (However, this posted posting would not be union required based on the total number of hours worked)
Compensation : the minimum compensation for this position is $16.40 / hour
Please visit us at http : / / www.jcfs.org
JCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran. JCFS provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application.
Salary : $16
