Respite Care Worker

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference in the life of a child or individual with a developmental disability? Who We Are Community Mainstreaming Associates , our mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Through our comprehensive services, we promote inclusion and empower those we serve to thrive within their communities.

We are driven by compassion, innovation, and a strong commitment to making a difference. Join a team where your compassion, patience, and dedication can help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and participate more fully in their communities. Learn more about our impactful work at www.communitymainstreaming.org.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us Make a Meaningful Impact: Every day, you'll help individuals with developmental disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence. Rewarding Relationships: Build lasting, supportive relationships with the individuals and families you serve. Flexible Part-Time Schedule: Enjoy a consistent afternoon/evening schedule with opportunities to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Professional Development: Receive ongoing training and resources to strengthen your skills and provide quality support. Collaborative Culture: Join a team committed to inclusion, respect, and positive outcomes for the individuals we support. Community-Based Experience: Gain valuable experience in disability services, caregiving, community inclusion, and direct support.

Responsibilities

Provide meaningful instruction and support to individuals to strengthen community living and independent living skills. Assist individuals with activities of daily living, personal care, health-related needs, and community participation as appropriate. Promote community inclusion by supporting individuals in accessing and participating in community activities.

Encourage the development of positive relationships, social skills, communication skills, and leisure interests. Coordinate and participate in recreational, social, and community-based activities based on individual interests and goals. Help individuals access appropriate community services, resources, and activities.

Support individuals in discussing behavioral concerns and other sensitive topics in an appropriate and respectful manner. Encourage individuals to identify potential outcomes, make informed choices, and develop problem-solving skills. Assist individuals with communicating effectively with Care Coordinators, vendors, healthcare providers, landlords, and other external service providers.

Provide appropriate supervision and guidance to promote health, safety, independence, and well-being. Follow individualized support plans and organizational policies and procedures. Maintain professional communication with families and members of the individual's support team. Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid New York State identification card . Previous experience as a respite care worker, babysitter, caregiver, or in a related support role. Ability to effectively communicate and work with nonverbal children between the ages of 2 and 10 . Strong commitment to the safety, supervision, and well-being of children.

Availability to work a minimum of 3 hours per shift . Ability to work independently with remote supervision. Friendly, approachable, patient, and dependable personality. Proficiency with computers Comfort providing appropriate physical support when needed, including situations where a nonverbal child may seek attention through physical contact.

Ability to communicate professionally with families and members of the support team. Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication. Preferred: Previous experience providing respite, direct support, childcare, or community-based services. Experience supporting nonverbal children or children with developmental disabilities.

Work Location Nassau and Suffolk Counties, NY This is a community-based position providing services in locations determined by the individual's needs and service plan. Work Hours / Schedule Monday–Friday and/or Saturday–Sunday 3:00 PM–7:00 PM Schedules may include holidays based on program and family needs. Minimum shift: 3 hours.

Pay $17.00 per hour Benefits 403(b) Retirement Plan: Part-time employees are eligible to participate. Additional benefits may be available based on employment status and applicable eligibility requirements. Make a Difference with Us If you're patient, compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping children and individuals with developmental disabilities build skills and experience greater inclusion in their communities, we invite you to join Community Mainstreaming Associates.

Community Mainstreaming Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.