Behavioral Health Respite Care Provider (PRN)

Behavioral Health Respite Care Provider
$25.00 Per Hour (PRN)

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behavioral Health (BH) Respite Care Provider in the BH Respite Program provides compassionate care and supervision to children and adolescents with diverse needs, including behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. This role focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for participants during while accompanying participants in a variety of respite activities. This position is PRN and works less than 20 hours per week.


RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide a structured environment for youth to participate in the scheduled Respite activities.
• Encourage participation in scheduled respite activities.
• Transport BH Respite clients to and from the program activity.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children and adolescents in the program.
• Facilitate structured activities such as arts and crafts, recreation, and life skills development.
• Promote positive behavior and conflict resolution using effective strategies.
• Maintain/ complete accurate documentation for all youth in attendance for respite services.
• Communicate effectively with participant, program staff, families, and service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: A minimum of a High School diploma plus some college is required. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health or related field preferred. 
• Licensure: N/A
• Skills/Competencies:

• Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.   

• Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families
• Other: Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company preferred.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Practical and creative problem-solving skills.

BENEFITS:

• Other perks of working with us include:
• A friendly and appreciated staff
• Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
• A beautiful campus
• Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
• Staff recognition program
• A caring environment to work in!

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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.