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STUYVSNT PLZ, NY 12203
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9/24/24

 

Respite Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION

$19 - $20 per hour, HS Diploma or GED along with a valid NYS Driver's License is Required.
Respite Workers Needed in Albany for Youth in care.
Per Diem (As Needed) Shift
As a Respite Worker for the Permanency Resource Center, you will provide respite services to youth in adoptive, guardianship and kinship families. Respite may also be available to families as part of the service plan and can occur at parent support groups or other PRC events and will be designed to be consistent with the children's needs and interests. Outings or activities with individual youth will be coordinated with the manager and parent. Respite provided as part of a group activity at a support group will be designed to allow parents the opportunity to have time separate from their children while they attend a support group. You will report to the Case Manager manager or designated manager at the event. You will work onsite with youth in the community.
Responsibilities:
   » Provide supervision for youth while parents attend support group.
   » Provide respite as assigned to a youth as part of their service plan which can include activities in the community or in the youth's home if that is the agreed upon plan.
   » Participate in family engagement activities to provide added support to youth.
   » Co-lead support groups for youth.
   » Maintain records including required data collection information according to the program standards and expectations.
Requirements and suitable education
   » High school diploma or GED with 3 years related practice
   » Must be able to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships
   » A valid NYS driver's license
Benefits
   » Sick Leave
   » EAP
   » 401 (K) plan
   » Free training/CEU opportunities
   » Mileage reimbursement

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All candidates will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or discapability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the significant work.

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Job Category: Health Services [ View All Health Services Jobs ]
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Job Location: STUYVSNT PLZ, NY 12203, Other
Address: STUYVSNT PLZ, NY 12203
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 12/12/2024 / Viewed 800 times
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