Respite Support Specialist

Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Specialist to join our team. This role is essential in providing skilled respite care to families throughout Dane County. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to inclusion and client centered care, ensuring a respectful, safe, and caring environment.

Duties:

• Provide emotional, physical and personal care assistance as indicated through training or supports identified in the person's Respite Care Plan.
• Balance “negative” feedback or information that you are sharing with the family with information on what is going well, or with a fun story from your time with the person
• Maintain commitments made to families ensuring that service delivery is not adversely affected.
• Act as a guest in the families’ home. Support Specialists are required to be professional at all times!
• Model understanding of the benefits of inclusion and work on a consistent basis to maintain or improve the current level of inclusion without inhibiting it.
• Directly involve community members (when appropriate) responsible for meeting the needs of the person with a disability. (For example, activity instructors, coaches, etc.
• Help problem-solve through potential problems or challenges to find creative solutions. Be sure to communicate with the family and with the CARE Coordinator to ensure consistency between staff.
• Target activities related to specific goals within the child’s Positive Behavior Support Plan
• Model and/or apply new strategies related to specific skills or behaviors
• Provide opportunities and guidance for the child to learn and practice daily living skills (such as making a simple meal, tidying their bedroom, riding the bus, etc.)

Requirements

• Respect for different needs, abilities, values, beliefs and cultures.
• Basic understanding of people both with and without disabilities.
• Competency in providing care for others and sound decision making.
• Respect for differences.
• Understanding of providing care and supervising others and how it relates to people with disabilities.
• A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, liability coverage and a vehicle are required for most positions. (This position may provide transportation for others. Responsible driving is a must.)
• -There are some opportunities located on the bus-line.
• At least one year of experience working with diverse populations and challenging behaviors.Join United Cerebral Palsy Today! https://ucpdane.org/careers/employment-application/

Hours: 6-8am and 2-7pm Mon-Fri

Pay: $20 per hour

Est 20 hours per week, can be flexible

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20