Respite Instructor

- Support a mutually respectful, safe and supportive environment that is inclusive of every student.

- Demonstrate knowledge of and be responsive to the social, cultural, linguistic, family and community factors that influence students in the room.

- Provide appropriate supervision as written in students safeguards of IEP to the students at all times while receiving the respite service, including arrival and dismissal.

- Assists in the development and implementation of monthly activity calendars.

- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Addresses immediate health, safety, and cleanliness concerns upon discovery.

- Provide appropriate physical care of assigned students to maintain their cleanliness, safety and comfort. This would include tasks such as direct assistance with washing, dressing, toileting and feeding.

- Creates meaningful communication by using a range of effective communication strategies and skills to establish a collaborative relationship with the student.

- Exhibits professional behavior by demonstrating the following qualities: professional demeanor, attention to punctuality and attendance policies, reliability, flexibility, and pleasantness.

- Adheres to and promotes the mission, culture and practices of the organization.

- Ability to work independently in the community with a group of students.

- Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.

Preferred : One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Other related titles/fields: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Developmental disabilities care, Adaptive recreation, Student-centered care, Recreational programs, Entry-level human services, Work with children with disabilities, Part-time youth support role