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About the Role

As a respite care worker, you'll provide guidance and support to empower program participants to navigate their lives with confidence and responsibility. Join us in creating a positive impact and helping individuals thrive!

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful instruction to individuals to enhance community living skills.
• Assist with activities of daily living, personal care, health care, and promote community inclusion.
• Support the development of relationships, social skills, and leisure activities.
• Help individuals access community services and resources.
• Meet with individuals to discuss behavioral concerns and sensitive topics.
• Encourage individuals to identify potential outcomes and engage in problem-solving training.
• Assist individuals in effectively communicating with external entities such as Care Coordinators, vendors, healthcare providers, and landlords.
• Coordinate and support a variety of leisure and community activities.
• Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication; this is a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Primary referrals for this position will come from family members.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with nonverbal children aged 2 to 10.
• Strong commitment to ensuring the safety and supervision of children.
• Availability to work a minimum of 3 hours per shift.
• Comfort with physical touch from nonverbal children seeking attention (e.g., grabbing your arm).
• Capability to work independently with remote supervision.
• Friendly and approachable personality.
• Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication; this is a condition of employment.

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York State ID card.
• Previous experience as a respite care worker, babysitter, or caregiver.
• Preferred experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Proficiency in using computers and smartphones

Location

• Nassau and Suffolk County NY

Work Type

• Part-time

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $17.00/hr.

Benefits

• Eligibility is the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Part-time employees are also eligible for the 403(B) retirement plan and New York State Sick Leave.

About the Company

• At Community Mainstreaming, our mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives.
• Through our comprehensive services, we promote inclusion and empower those we serve to thrive within their communities.
• We are driven by compassion, innovation, and a strong commitment to making a difference.
• Learn more about our impactful work at communitymainstreaming.org.

Equal Opportunity

• Community Mainstreaming Associates is an equal opportunity employer.