Relief Crisis Respite Support Professional

Overview

Job Number: 24-12292

Job Summary: The IDD Crisis Support Professional provides direct support services to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in the home, in Integral Care's crisis respite facilities, and/or the community. Services are respite, which means they are short-term and provided to individuals with IDD experiencing crisis or at risk of crisis. In this position you will have the opportunity to meet and work with many different individuals with many different needs.

Services are provided upon referral and based on individual need. The Crisis Support Professional delivers services using a person-centered and trauma-informed care approach. This position works under general supervision of the Crisis Support Professional Supervisor. The IDD Crisis Support Professional is a new and exciting position that will help individuals with IDD remain safely and happily in the community. Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position.

Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Note:

The role involves direct support to individuals with IDD in various settings, using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, and working under supervision. Duties may include providing crisis respite services on referral and adapting to individual needs. Regular attendance and flexibility to accommodate varying work schedules are expected.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

License

• Current and valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.

Experience

• Preferred: 1 year working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (and other disorders specific to the units' population).
• Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Workdays: Varies.

Workhours: Varies.

Salary: $21.66 an hour.

Integral Care has proudly served Travis county residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you.

Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.