Direct Support Professional - Respite
Progressive Option Support Services is a multi-specialty group of therapists dedicated to providing a wide variety of therapeutic and behavioral services to adults, children, and families experiencing emotional and behavioral health challenges. We strive to provide the best services with the highest regard to quality, safety, and satisfaction.
Responsibilities :
- Provide direct care to families of children with disabilities like autism spectrum disorders.
- Provide assistance to families within the home setting for the purpose of caregiver relief.
- Provide necessary resources and support system development.
- Develop skills around socialization, play and leisure, and activities of daily living.
- Must be a team player
- Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills.
- Completes all required training successfully and regularly attends mandatory respite meetings and supervision meetings.
- Notes necessary documentation of services
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must agree to background check.
Education and Skills :
- High School diploma (Required)
- Prior experience working with children with disabilities (Preferred).
- Flexible schedule school, evening, and/or weekend hours.
- Fluency in languages in Spanish a plus but not a requirement.
- Self-motivated
- Ability to multi-task throughout the entire shift
- Willing to travel 10-15-mile radius
- Minimum of six months of experience working with children with developmental disabilities
- A working smartphone to utilize our applications
- Driver's license with a clean abstract (Required)
Hours: Weeknights, weekends, or daytime depending on agreed upon schedule with family.
Job Types: Part-time
Pay: $22-25/hour
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