Respite Provider - Family Support - Relief

Overview

Respite Provider - Relief Our Family Support Center offers a wide array of supports in the home and in the community for adults and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities living with their families. These services may include respite, engaging recreational activities, provision of adaptive equipment, skill training, and intensive staff support when necessary.

Organization Riverside Community Care

Location Burlington, MA

Engagement PRN

• Provide individualized support in community and/or family settings based on each individual’s strengths, interests, and needs.

• Required Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language), including clearly documenting individual progress and activities in program records.
  • Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, delegate, and motivate others, as well as to work as a member of a team and to function independently.
  • Sensitivity, caring, patience, and understanding of individuals with disabilities and needs of their families and/or caregivers.
• Required Experience
  • High school diploma;
    Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
  • Experience working with individuals who have a developmental or cognitive disability required; experience working with non-verbal adults preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle.

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

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Equal Opportunity Riverside Community Care is committed to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are an inclusive and culturally competent organization with a diverse applicant pool. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.