Respite Worker

Location: Middletown, NY*Multiple locations available*Hours: Consumer Friendly Schedules. Flexible hours.Rate of pay: $16.00 per hour   Job Description: Access: Supports for Living has openings available for passionate people looking to make a difference in the life of a person with a developmental disability.  Respite is utilized by consumers age 4-adult. Staff will provide supervision to ensure the safety of the individual while allowing the primary caregiver time away from the day to day care of their loved one. In this role you will: Form relationships with our clients, utilizing shared interests to promote and facilitate community engagement and integration. Perform lifting and other one-on-one functions for specific clients. Do direct care work that involves skill building services  Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have: Requirements include the ability to advocate for the needs of others, the ability to problem solve; the ability to teach life skills and document daily progress. Also required is the flexibility to attend treatment meetings, as well as mandatory agency trainings. Must meet electronic (computer) and real-time technological reporting requirements to be an eligible candidate EEO employer