Respite Providers:

As a Respite Provider, you will deliver short-term care to children and youth with developmental, physical, or behavioral disabilities, offering essential relief for family caregivers. In this role, you will implement behavioral and developmental interventions to support each child's optimal functioning and regularly communicate with caregivers and treatment providers about the intervention plans to ensure a seamless carryover of skills. Your compassionate and attentive approach will help create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the well-being and development of the children in your care.

Responsibilities:

• Supervising and engaging the child/youth in activities tailored to their interests and needs.
• Providing goal-oriented care to clients as developed in the service plan process.
• Timely documentation of services.
• Adhering to compliance expectations of PSCMH’s Children’s HCBS program.
• The provider will work on enhancing the client's interactive skills, promote his use of language and communication (including gestures), assist in developing appropriate play skills, as well as help with daily routine.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children/youth