Childrens Respite Caregiver And Direct Support

Access Services is seeking Children's Respite Caregiver and Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with children & youth as part of our Childrens Mental Health Respite team in many locations across Montgomery County.

You will support the client by doing a variety of tasks and activities either in their home or out in the community.

At Access, you will work alongside staff who truly care about each other and the people they serve.

Work Schedule:

• Each respite client is authorized up to 12 hours a month DSP must be willing to work with a minimum of 2 clients for a minimum total of 24 hours a month
• Must be available a minimum of 3 evenings a week and 2 weekends a month
• Part-time, flexible hours available
• Must be available during the evening and on the weekend
• DSPs can work with each assigned clients family to build a schedule that works with their and the familys availability

Key Responsibilities:

• Work respite shifts with the highest degree of dependability
• Maintain a cooperative and caring attitude.
• Ensure the highest quality of care for individuals in helping them meet their needs.
• Ensure own proper conduct and fair representation of Access Services.
• Report any operational or staff concerns according to Access Services established policies and procedures.
• Maintain daily log after respite session

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, and proof of adequate car insurance
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice or another related human services field (preferred).
• Two (2) or more years direct care experience with children or adolescents or case management or counseling experience (preferred).
• Ability to travel to and work in a variety of settings including clients home, school and community.
• Physical ability to perform, or the ability to learn and be trained in:
• CPR, first aid, fire safety, the delivery of therapeutic options or safe crisis management techniques and other trainings and/or tasks as required.
• Proficient in, or able to learn and use technology and digital platforms to be used on the job

Benefits

Compensation:

• $18-$22/hourly, with adjustments made based on education and relevant work experience.

Benefits:

• All part-time employees receive the following benefits: 20 hours/week or more include:
• Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k program.

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.