About this opportunity
The Summit Center lists this Respite Provider - Onsite opportunity in buffalo, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
Position: Respite Provider - Onsite
Pay: $18.54/hour
Location: Amherst, NY
Schedule: Per Diem, flexible schedule of 3-19 hours per week, afternoons and weekends
The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence.
Provide group respite care to individuals with developmental disabilities in a site-based setting. Deliver person-centered support, encourage independence, and promote community participation in the most inclusive settings possible.
Ensures that the individuals supported are provided person centered programming and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible
Ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in their community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs
Provides respite services to families/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities
Complies with agency Incident Reporting Policies and Procedures
Manages Behavioral Challenges of individuals served
Safely transports individuals receiving services to and from program locations
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma required
Six months combined work, volunteer, internship and/or applicable training and education with the people with developmental disabilities
At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
buffalo, NY, 14266, US
Who can apply
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