Respite Program Support Professional

Overview

Role Summary
:
Respite Support Professional will ensure high-quality service delivery that promote person centered, meaningful leisure skills and advocacy for people served in People’s Arc Respite Services. While most respite services are given at a People’s Arc location in the early evenings and weekends, some respite services are provided in the People’s Arc home, including overnight hours.

• Works collaboratively with people receiving services, their families to develop and implement programs that promote person centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building and well-being for people served by People’s Arc to enhance their quality of life.
• Advocates for the needs of people receiving services within People’s Arc, outside human services providers and the broader community.
• Collaborates with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to enhance the network of support available to people on their caseload and their families.
• Provides transportation for the person served to leisure activities, medical appointments and other transportation as needed.
• Maintains all trainings and certifications.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and best practices in service delivery.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Higher educational degree preferred.
• 1+ year’s experience in community habilitation, respite services or related fields, with a strong understanding of the needs of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of advocacy and recreational resources and systems
• Valid NYSDL

Salary
: 18.80 per hour

• full time employees
• 401 (k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance