What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respite Provider position at PlayDate Behavioral Interventions?
Do you like to go to play board games, do crafts, and go to the park? Do you want to make a difference while making money? Are you looking for a flexible schedule and exciting work environment with amazing benefits?
Families in the Colorado Springs and surrounding areas are in need of skilled assistance in caring for their child with special needs. FULL TIME and PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE!
Benefits for all staff include :
ALL WORK HOURS PAID AT SAME HOURLY RATE (billable, non-billable, training, etc); Client cancellations are supplemented by training or program development hours
Flexible schedule - perfect those in school or with children
Paid Ongoing training with lots of room for advancement, including leadership positions
Culture of collaboration
Recognition for your hard work through Agency-specific social media where employees earn points towards gift cards of your choosing
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 75% of medical premium PAID BY AGENCY
Retirement - Agency contributes up to 3% of gross annual salary even without employee contribution
Life Insurance - 100% of premium PAID BY AGENCY
Paid Leave for all employees regardless of part-time or full-time
BONUS PROGRAM - full time staff can earn up to an additional $1000 per quarter
Job Types : Full-time, Part-time
Salary : $17.00 per hour
Responsibilities
This is an entry-level position where you will learn valuable techniques to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities. You will learn advanced caregiving skills such as med administration and crisis prevention. These skills are beneficial across many arenas of life including education and parenting. Paid training provided for those who are interested in advancing.
- Provide therapeutic respite care in the location scheduled in accordance with the policies and requirements of PlayDate as well as the service arrangements spelled out in the service plan.
- Engaging in play
- Prompting social interactions
- Assisting with community engagement
- Preparing meals in accordance with dietary restrictions
- Maintain trainings and necessary certifications.
- While ABA principles may be employed during a therapeutic respite session, the sessions should not include programs, as the primary focus of respite is to provide a safe, appropriate, play-oriented environment for our clients.
Required Skills
Requirements :
Salary : $17