Respite Care Provider at Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center

Spirit Lake, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planning, Coordination, Therapeutic Respite Care, Behavioral Health, Child Care, Flexibility, Evening Availability, Weekend Availability, Community-Based Settings, First Aid, CPR Certification, Reliable Transportation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Seasons Center Mission statement: Guiding Individuals and Families towards a meaningful and fulfilling life Why Choose Seasons? Great Benefits Flexibility Ongoing Training Opportunities Family Focused and Promotes Self-Care About the Job Seasons is a comprehensive behavioral health center offering a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral health services to communities in the Northwest Iowa region. We’re currently seeking a full-time Respite Care Provider. The Respite Care Provider is responsible for planning, coordination, and provision of temporary, therapeutic respite care in 1:1 or group settings to provide parents and guardians a break from caregiving, and providing children with a safe, therapeutic environment. This position requires flexibility of some daytime hours in addition to evening and weekend availability. Respite services are provided in office and/or community-based settings, and typically take place in the evenings, on weekends, and/or on days when school is not in session. This position could be based in Spencer, IA or Spirit Lake, IA. Salary Range $18.50 - $19.50 per hour (Commensurate with experience) Requirements A Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field is required At least 1 year of experience working directly with individuals with behavioral health concerns is required At least 1 year of experience working with children is required Must be willing and able to submit health history record forms This position requires regular travel, so a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required A current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain one is required Questions About the Job? For more information, please visit us as www.seasonscenter.org or contact Laura at 712-363-3172. See a full list of benefits available to all eligible employees are available at the bottom of the careers tab at www.seasonscenter.org. Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seasons does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is nationally accredited through COA Accreditation. COA Accreditation means that Seasons Center’s programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet best practice standards.

Responsibilities

The Respite Care Provider is responsible for planning, coordination, and provision of temporary, therapeutic respite care in 1:1 or group settings to give parents and guardians a break from caregiving. This role also involves providing children with a safe, therapeutic environment during these care periods.