Respite Provider

LSI currently seeks part-time Respite Providers to provide respite care services in the Waterloosurrounding Cedar Valley area (Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Flyod, Grundy, and/or Tama 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! LSI currently seeks part-time Respite Providers to provide respite care services in the Waterloosurrounding Cedar Valley area (Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Flyod, Grundy, and/or Tama 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!