Respite Provider
Job Description
About us!
Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities. Why work for us?Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2025 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community.
As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through: | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement | Regular Employee Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment | The role! Position: Respite Provider Location: Communitas has families in need of Respite Care all around the Middlesex area Pay rate: Pay rate dependent upon experience and job responsibilities, which vary based on Individual’s needs Hours: Part time hours; vary depending on Individual and needs of their family – may be on an occasional, weekly, or weekend basis Benefits: Comprehensive training opportunities and room for professional development and growth abound for motivated and dedicated candidates Summary & Responsibilities Respite providers have the opportunity to support Individuals with Developmental Disabilities by assisting with tasks to be accomplished to give the parents/guardians of the participant a break from providing care.
A unique characteristic of Respite Care is that providers often do not have consistent weekly schedules; hours vary depending on specific needs of Individual supported and their family. Responsibilities
- Work with individuals and families to achieve goals identified by the Individual, family, and Family Support Program.
- Engagement and assistance with the participant
- Complete all necessary documentation to assure compliance with Communitas and DDS policies (documentation is very limited)
- Ensure the rights and dignity of all people supported is upheld at all times
- Develop and maintain supportive working relationships with program members
- Maintaining strict confidentiality for all information, and facility operations
- Provide personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with individual needs as they strive to reach their goals
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to assess problem situations, identify causes, gather and process information, make recommendations and generate solutions to resolve problems
- A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must
- Valid Driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation
- Must pass company background and reference checks
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