Respite Caregiver

About the Organization
CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.

Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities.


Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.


EOE Statement
CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Description

Job Title: Respite Caregiver

Location: Monroe County, NY

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Employment : Evenings and Weekends. Up to 19 hours per week Mon-Fri evenings and varying AM/PM hours on Saturdays & Sundays.

Summary/Objective: Assist in providing for the well-being and direct care needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Hourly Respite is designed to give the primary caregiver a break while providing a safe, fun and positive environment for their loved one.

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
3. Valid and clean New York State Driver's License.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
5. Ability to become CPR and first aid certified and successfully complete all agency training requirements.
6. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout Monroe County.
7. Ability to work independently and motivate others.

Essential Functions:

1. Imparts agency philosophy of "Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence" to individuals, families, program staff and community resources.
2. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
3. Hourly Respite is designed to give the primary caregiver a break while providing a safe, fun and positive environment for their loved one.
4. Provide supports to meet the needs of the individual (i.e., meal prep, personal care)Service occurs in the family home.
5. Engage the individual in his/her chosen activities, which could include arts & crafts, outdoor play, games, etc.
6. Serve as an appropriate role model and engage in interactions which promote and insure the dignity and rights of all participants, service providers, co-workers and community members.
7. Act as a professional representative of CP Rochester in regards to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language and dress.
8. Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
9. Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or his/her designee.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: Community based in-home.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Pulling and pushing wheelchairs and adaptive equipment, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, crawling, color determination, visual acuity, sense of taste and smell.

Mental requirements include: General intelligence, motor coordination skills, coordination of eyes, hands and feet, verbal intelligence and numerical intelligence.

Environmental conditions include : Noise conditions, injury exposures, atmospheric exposure to disinfecting and odor reducing cleaning supplies, cleansers and chemicals.

Travel: Primarily local within the Monroe County, NY area.

Apply:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.

EEO Statement: The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Position Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
3. Valid and clean New York State Driver's License.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
5. Ability to become CPR and first aid certified and successfully complete all agency training requirements.
6. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout Monroe County.
7. Ability to work independently and motivate others.

Location
CP Rochester - Community Based Services

Full-Time/Part-Time
Per Diem

Shift
Evenings

Category
Operations

Number of Openings
2

Req Number
OPE-22-00017


This position is currently accepting applications.