What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Respite Provider position at Behavioral Health Services North Inc?
BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!
Your role at BHSN:
As a Family Support Respite Provider at BHSN, you will assist school aged children who are diagnosed with a social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, or developmental disability by taking them out of the home to engage in community or other various activities and to provide each child opportunities to develop social skills and experience success while having fun.
What’s in it for you?
- Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
- Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
- Education reimbursement for specific program opportunities
- Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
- With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
- As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
- Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more
What your day might look like:
- Provides direct supervision of child to relieve the stress of parents;
- Facilitates engagement in meaningful play;
- Participates in the writing and timely completion of any required documentation in accordance with state/federal regulations and agency policies and procedures;
- Is willing to work flexible hours corresponding to the needs of the program (typically after school);
- Additional duties as assigned.
Your skills and qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED;
- CPR/First Aid is required (training provided, if necessary)
- Valid NYS driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to BHSN’s insurance carrier;
- Possession of a vehicle deemed safe to transport children with current registration, inspection, and insurance; and willingness to use own vehicle.
BHSN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital or military status.
