Self-Directed Respite Worker

Self-Directed Respite Worker Req #52 Middletown, NY 10940, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM Our dedicated front line staff are out in the field making it happen on a daily basis. Our administration staff play a key role in supporting our frontline staff by giving them the resources and tools they need to be successful. Whether Finance, HR, IT, or Quality Assurance is your game, you'll be supporting our agency to be able to provide the best programs and services possible. You'll get to work in a supportive, creative culture with many benefits.

Location:

Middletown, NY Hours:

Consumer friendly schedules. Flexible.

Rate:

$16.50-20.00 Dependent upon Client's budget •Other locations available. •

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

: Self-Directed workers are identified by the individual receiving services. Duties are at the discretion of the person receiving the services.

In this role you will:

Work with individuals by teaching daily living skills, as well as, other skills identified in the consumer's goal plan. Complete extensive documentation requiring the ability to articulate and document the consumer's progress. Direct care work that involves skill building services for the continued development and teaching of daily living skills. Requirements include the ability to advocate for the needs of others, the ability to problem solve; the ability to teach life skills and document daily progress. Also required is the flexibility to support consumers and meet their needs. As well as attend treatment meetings, and mandatory agency trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

: The ideal candidate will have: Prior experience with related populations, i.e. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders We are looking for experienced Direct Care Workers to form relationships with our clients, utilizing shared interests to promote and facilitate community engagement and integration. We also seek strong and skilled staff that can perform lifting and other one-on-one functions for specific clients. Requirements include the ability to advocate for the needs of others, the ability to problem solve; the ability to teach life skills and document daily progress. Also required is the flexibility to support consumers and meet their needs. As well as attend treatment meetings, and mandatory agency trainings

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case. Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time Able to work in open space floor plan Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet Must be able to move in tight spaces Occasional lifting of > _ 25+ pounds

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