Respite Provider

Respite Provider

Offer support, structure and therapeutic activities to children and families with complex mental health presentations. Providers receive comprehensive training in community mental health and high quality supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a professional relationship with a child/family
• Help maintain stability to enhance mental health by giving the child and family a much needed break
• Initiate community-based activities that are age-appropriate, constructive and safe
• Provide a high-level of supervision, establish firm boundaries and set limits on behavior

Requirements:

• Experience working with children
• Use of a personal vehicle with a clean driving record

Structure:

• Part time (maximum 15 hours per week)
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Non-exempt
• Starting at $20.52 an hour

We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Retirement through 401(k)
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Our Values:

• Clients are at the heart of our decision making.
• We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success.
• We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us.
• We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.