Respite Care Worker - (Suffolk County) Fee - For - Service

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year. 

Summary

The Respite Care Worker is responsible for providing temporary care to young people, with offering a necessary respite to the parent and/or caregiver, thereby alleviating home stress and enhancing family harmony.

Essential Functions:

• Work with children who have Serious Emotional Disturbance (S.E.D.) in community and/or home environments.
• Supervises and engages the child in recreational activities which support the child’s constructive interests and abilities.
• Works in collaboration with the Health Home providers and parents to ensure that the child’s needs are met when engaged in respite care activities.
• Documents services provided within 48 hours of service delivery.
• Maintains open communication with child and family related to planned activities, observed behavior, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• 1 year of experience working or volunteering with children with special needs and their families.
• Ability to work amongst diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Good written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and have some knowledge with using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Strong time management skills.

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category  protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V