Children and Family Services - Respite Provider

Location: On-site in family home in Peabody, Massachusetts.

About the role

We seek a compassionate and dedicated Respite Provider to offer supportive and enriching care for children ages 5-22 with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. You will work one-on-one with individuals and their families, supporting their progress both at home and in the community.

Schedule

3-6 hours weekly, based on a schedule agreed upon with the family and supervisor.

Pay

This is a non-exempt, per-diem position with an hourly rate of $21.00. You will be a union member of SEIU Local 509.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and positive environment where individuals can explore new pastimes and are offered opportunities for growth and social-skill development.
• Implement activities in the community, promoting an atmosphere of acceptance where individuals are welcomed and present a positive image to the greater community.
• Encourage and promote self-advocacy skills.
• Interact with families in a professional, courteous manner.
• Act as a liaison between families and program staff, educating families around program and community resources.
• Ensure requests for supports, respite agreements, and/or other miscellaneous paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Encourage age-appropriate, normalizing behavior in a sensitive and caring manner through modeling, redirection, and conversation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Specific clinical skills in specialized areas (hearing, visual, physical impairments, behavior management, medical needs, crisis intervention, etc.) a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English to accurately follow support plans, document services provided, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Minimum of one year of driving experience and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

About Waystone Health & Human Services

Waystone Health & Human Services is a 501c3, nonprofit, human services organization supporting youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; acquired brain injuries; and mental health diagnoses. Our services are provided to more than 1,700 people annually across the Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, North Shore, and southern New Hampshire. Our mission is to partner with people who are diverse in age, ability, and cultural background throughout their personal, work, and life journeys.