AAS Respite Tech

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• Summary: Empower U. is a dynamic in-home, a mental health organization that is rapidly growing each year. Empower U. provides Respite services to children with developmental disabilities between the ages of 5 and 21, who are seeking services after school and after work hours. We are seeking highly motivated, professional, respite technicians for part-time and per-diem positions. This position is for our Agency Hired Respite (AHR) and Agency Weekend Respite (AWR) departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care for children and families with a wide array of disabilities.
• Provide assistance to families by taking youth out into the community and engaging with others.
• Provide necessary resources and support system development.
• Assist youth with activities of daily living.
• Provides supportive peer counseling, friendly and understanding conversation.
• Assists you with steps required to take care of their physical needs, and participate in the maintenance of a clean-living environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills.
• Completes all required training successfully and regularly attends mandatory respite meetings and supervision meetings to provide input regarding the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and skills:

• High School diploma (Required)
• College student major in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education (Preferred)
• Home Health Aide Experience (Preferred)
• Flexible lifestyle that will allow you to work after school, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Fluency in languages in addition to English is a plus
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task throughout the entire shift
• Willing to travel to neighboring counties within a 10-15-mile radius
• Minimum of six months of experience working with children with developmental disabilities
• A working smartphone to utilize our applications
• Driver's license with a clean abstract (Required)

Hours: Weeknights, weekends, or daytime depending on agreed upon schedule with family.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18-$25 /hour