JCFS Chicago
Respite Worker - (12n-5p) Two Sundays per month
JCFS Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Respite Worker - (12n‑5p) Two Sundays per month
JCFS Chicago
Schedule:
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm on approximately two Sundays per month, with the opportunity to add a few more hours if needed.
Responsibilities
Engage participants in fun activities that promote social connection, recreation, and community building.
Be matched with a group participant and support them during the group session.
Help facilitate interactions between participants to promote social connection.
Create a warm, welcoming, and fun environment for participants.
Support participants who may need assistance with personal care, mobility, or other specific needs.
Provide therapeutic and supportive responses to interests, accomplishments, needs, and challenging behaviors.
Contribute and encourage the sharing of staff talents when appropriate to facilitate activities such as music, art, sports, technology, etc.
Reliably attend scheduled group respite sessions and communicate with supervisor in a timely manner about availability.
Assist with facilitating additional respite opportunities and special events as needed throughout the year.
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or certified GED.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with at least two Sundays a month; additional hours and days may be available.
Experience or knowledge of supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, or a desire and willingness to learn.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) credential is helpful but not required.
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
Ability to closely monitor, ensure safety, and support child, adolescent, or adult in care.
Activities are performed both outdoors and indoors throughout the year.
Must be able to reliably get to the work location and other sites as necessary.
Job Category: Union Required.
Minimum compensation: $18.00 per hour.
JCFS Chicago is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce and positive working environment. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS, and a partner in serving our community supported by the JUF/JFMC. (eoe/m/f/disabled)
Visit us at http://www.jcfs.org
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Schedule:
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm on approximately two Sundays per month, with the opportunity to add a few more hours if needed.
Responsibilities
Engage participants in fun activities that promote social connection, recreation, and community building.
Be matched with a group participant and support them during the group session.
Help facilitate interactions between participants to promote social connection.
Create a warm, welcoming, and fun environment for participants.
Support participants who may need assistance with personal care, mobility, or other specific needs.
Provide therapeutic and supportive responses to interests, accomplishments, needs, and challenging behaviors.
Contribute and encourage the sharing of staff talents when appropriate to facilitate activities such as music, art, sports, technology, etc.
Reliably attend scheduled group respite sessions and communicate with supervisor in a timely manner about availability.
Assist with facilitating additional respite opportunities and special events as needed throughout the year.
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or certified GED.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with at least two Sundays a month; additional hours and days may be available.
Experience or knowledge of supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, or a desire and willingness to learn.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) credential is helpful but not required.
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
Ability to closely monitor, ensure safety, and support child, adolescent, or adult in care.
Activities are performed both outdoors and indoors throughout the year.
Must be able to reliably get to the work location and other sites as necessary.
Job Category: Union Required.
Minimum compensation: $18.00 per hour.
JCFS Chicago is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce and positive working environment. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS, and a partner in serving our community supported by the JUF/JFMC. (eoe/m/f/disabled)
Visit us at http://www.jcfs.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr