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Job Description
Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position:
Respite Staff provide temporary relief and support to primary caregivers by offering compassionate safe and engaging care to individuals including children adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities behavioral and mental health diagnoses. This role ensures the well-being of participants while promoting a positive and respectful environment. Services are provided in home and in community settings to protect the health and welfare and to assist individuals in acquiring maintaining and improving self-help domestic socialization and adaptive skills.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required); additional training in Human Services or healthcare is a plus through either paid or volunteering for one year working with children adolescents or adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Associates degree or 60 complete college credits with experience working with children adolescents or adults with intellectual disabilities
- Bachelors degree in psychology or related field. Or Bachelors degree in other major with one-year of paid experience.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavioral challenges is preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit skills and qualifications without regard to race age color ancestry national origin religion sex military or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Employment Type
Full Time
