Respite Worker - Children (20 hrs/wk)
Presbyterian Medical Services
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Quick overview
Provide respite services for children and adolescents with serious emotional, neurobiological, or behavioral disorders in an outpatient setting. Support independent functioning and improve quality of life while providing temporary relief to primary caregivers.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma with 6 months of human services experience, an associate degree in a related field, or a bachelor's degree in any field. Must be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications and pass health screening and criminal background checks.
Job description
Job category: Community health centers /Behavioral health / Mental health
Position Summary
Under supervision, this position provides Respite Services for children or adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders. The focus is on improving quality of life and supporting independent functioning while strengthening, supporting, and preserving families. Services are individualized and delivered collaboratively in an out-patient setting to promote safety, well-being, and overall progress while providing caregivers with time-limited temporary relief from the ongoing responsibility of care.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training Program
- Free Life Insurance
- Employee Recognition Activities
- Pension Plan Contribution
- Free Long Term Disability Coverage