• Respite Specialist

    Catholic Charities of the Dioscese of Albany (Albany, NY)


    $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

     

    Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

     

    Join us in our mission as a Respite Specialist at Catholic Charities of Community Maternity Services.

     

    Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

    As the Respite Specialist , you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

    + Provide ongoing and/or crisis respite services to caseload of 12-14 children and their families.

    + Provide proper personal care, and supervision for assigned children.

    + Work collaboratively with the Respite Facilitator, the family and other respite providers to plan, implement and update each family’s respite plan.

    + Plan and implement a well-balanced and flexible program of activities for the child while in their care.

    + Communicate with child’s parents concerning needs and current situation of the child who is their care.

     

    Respite Specialist Minimum Salary: $18.00

     

    Respite Specialist Maximum Salary: $20.00

     

    Respite Specialist Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours vary

     

    Full-Time, Part-Time, & Per Diem available

    Qualifications:

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + 1-3 years of relevant experience

    + Must have a Valid Driver's License and working reliable vehicle

    We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

    + For benefit-eligible positions:

    + Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

    + Retirement planning options

    + Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

    + Click here for our Benefits Brochure (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:e4777ca6-82e3-4b68-b717-1559c6036e59)

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

    + Exciting referral bonuses

    + Ongoing training and development

    + Recognition and Awards

    + Career Growth

    + A collaborative team culture

     

    Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

    Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

    Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf)

     

    Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)