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Lutheran Services in Iowa is hiring a Respite Provider. LSI is seeking part-time Respite Providers to offer care services in the Waterloo and surrounding Cedar Valley area. This role provides primary caregivers a break from daily responsibilities for children or adults with disabilities. Hours are flexible, with potential for evening and weekend work, and the option to work from home after a probationary period. The position is ideal for college students, those seeking experience, or individuals looking to supplement their income while serving others.
Key focus areas include Provide respite care services to families, Give parents or primary caregivers a break, and Work directly with families to set schedule.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Valid Driver's License, and Auto Insurance. Important skills include Computer Skills and Consistent Communication. Preferred (not required): Great Communicator, Setting Own Schedule, Serving Others, and Communicate With Others.
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Waterloo, IA, USA | Respite | Hourly | 11.50 per hour | Part Time
LSI currently seeks part-time Respite Providers to provide respite care services in the Waterloo & surrounding Cedar Valley area (Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Floyd and/or Grundy counties). The purpose of respite care is to give the parent or primary caregiver a break from the daily responsibilities of caring for a child or adult with a disability.
Hours may flex in accordance to the family's needs, some evenings and or weekend hours may be requested. This position also has the potential to work from home after a probationary period.
Flexible hours! You set your own schedule working directly with families and can work from home after initial trainings. Will need to be available for some evenings, weekends and hours that family would like to use respite. This position is great for college students, builds experience, and it is great for someone looking to give back or have a little extra supplemental income. Must have some computer skills and access to computer, laptop, to complete documentation. Consistent communication required. DUTIES
If you are a great communicator, appreciate setting your own schedule, and are passionate in serving others, being a Respite Provider may be for you. You will be providing a break for the parent or guardian of an individual a disability. You may provide Respite a few hours in the evening up to a full weekend. Your schedule will be dependent upon the family's need and your desire to serve. If you are a person that is able to communicate with others, regardless of the other person's communication skills, this may be your opportunity to help a family in need of a break from 24/7 care and supervision of their loved one.
QUALIFICATIONS Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED. Experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Basic computer skills is a must for timekeeping and documentation.
WHO WE ARE
LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/
It's their life. It's your career. Make a difference in both at LSI!
This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.
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