Respite Support Professional
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Job overview
ChildServe is hiring a Respite Support Professional. The Respite Support Professional provides personal care and supervision for children with special healthcare needs in their homes and communities. This role involves engaging children in activities, offering one-on-one care, and receiving ongoing training and supervision. It is ideal for individuals interested in social work, education, therapy, psychology, and nursing.
Key focus areas include Have fun with kids while their regular caregivers get a break, Be creative while engaging children in activities, and Provide 1:1 care in the child’s home or in the community.
Successful candidates bring Age 16+, Valid Driver’s License, and Lift Up To 35 Lbs. Important skills include Provide Personal Care, Supervision, Creative Engagement, 1:1 Care, and Communicate Effectively In English.
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Respite Support Professional
Community Based Services (Respite/SCL/Day Habilitation) Johnston, Iowa
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Description
Do you want to get paid to have fun? If so, Child Serve Respite has a job for you! As a Respite Assistant, you will provide personal care and supervision for children with special health care needs in our clients home and out in the community.
Schedule
Flexible hours! Most shifts occur after 4pm Monday – Friday or on the weekends.
How You’ll Make an Impact
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Have fun with kids while their regular caregivers get a break
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Be creative while engaging children in activities
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Provide 1:1 care in the child’s home or in the community
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Receive ongoing training and supervision
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Great resume builder for those interested in social work, education, therapy, psychology, and nursing
What You’ll Need :
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Must be at least 16 years old to apply
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Those 18 and over must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver, if required. This includes passing a motor vehicle record check and car safety check and able to provide a valid driver’s license and insurance
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Ability to lift up - to 35 lbs . be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand
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Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Not sure if y ou hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected] .
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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403(b) retirement plan with company match
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Life and disability insurance
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve
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Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
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Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
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Child Serve ’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
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Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.
Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] . Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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