Respite Worker - (12n-5p) Two Sundays per month

Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Schedule will be 12noon – 5 : 00pm about 2 Sundays each month with the opportunity to add a few more hours if needed.

As a Respite Worker you will provide support in our group respite program to children and youth with intellectual / developmental disabilities. Group Respite is offered two Sunday afternoons per month from12 : 00pm-4 : 30pm. Respite workers engage participants in fun activities that may serve various purposes, such as social connection, recreation, a break for caregivers, and community building for families. This is a great opportunity to use your creative energy to provide participants with a fun and positive experience! Respite workers will :

• Be matched with a group participant who you will support to engage in various activities during the group session
• Help facilitate interactions between participants to promote social connection
• Help 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 for group participants (ie : music, art, sports, technology, etc…)
• Reliably attend scheduled group respite sessions and communicate with supervisor in a timely manner about your availability
• Assist with facilitating additional respite opportunities and special events as needed throughout the year

REQUIREMENTS :

JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago Metropolitan area. JCFS 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. A partner in serving our community, supported by the JUF / JFMC. (eoe / m / f / disabled)