Provide emotional support and build positive relationships
Ensure health, wellness, and safety
Implement individualized service and behavior support plans
Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking a Respite Worker in New Jersey to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position involves assisting with daily living activities, implementing individualized support plans, and ensuring health and safety while fostering positive relationships with clients
Job Summary
Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships.
Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others.
Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking a Respite Worker in New Jersey to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position involves assisting with daily living activities, implementing individualized support plans, and ensuring health and safety while fostering positive relationships with clients.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Provide emotional support and build positive relationships
Ensure health, wellness, and safety
Implement individualized service and behavior support plans
Assist with personal care and activities of daily living
Administer medication as prescribed
Collect and record data on behavior
Maintain clean, safe, and organized environment
Nice-to-have
Patience and tolerance
Respectful communication
Solution-oriented approach
Calm in stressful situations
Key Requirements
At least 18 years of age
HS diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License with no more than 5 points
Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 25 pounds
Hold or obtain required certifications within 120 days