Lead Site Direct Service Respite Provider (DSRP)

Essential Job Functions

• Provides support to children based on the Respite Plan.
• Assists children with positive behavior and well-being while in their care.
• Exercises good judgment.
• Provides services as scheduled.
• Supports and provides direction to the DSRP's working at the site when site-based respite services are provided.
• Works at the site one weekday each week and one weekend day each week from 8am until 5pm (or until tasks are concluded).
• Develops respite care plans with each parent/caregiver for each child attending site-based respite.
• Completes Respite Daily Logs in accordance to program procedures and submits within 24 hours.

Required Skills/Abilities

• An understanding of normative child development.
• Ability to respond calmly and competently to crisis.
• Understanding of unconditional positive regard.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and ability to set appropriate limits.
• Understanding of the dynamics of working with children and families who have behavioral and emotional needs.
• Ability to actively and reflectively engage in the supervisory process.
• Understanding of a treatment philosophy that is receptive and sensitive to choices and behaviors based on racial, cultural, socioeconomic or ethnic background, religious or spiritual affiliation, or sexual orientation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 months of previously documented experience working with children and families.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.