Respite and Adult Companion

Job Details:

Job Location:

Family Support (23) - Needham, MA, Position Type:
Per Diem, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00

Hourly, Job Shift: Any, More Than a Job — A Chance to Make a Difference

Looking for a career with purpose? Join a mission-driven organization where the work you do creates a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about empowering others to reach their fullest potential, we invite you to bring your talents, heart, and dedication to our team.

Come be part of something meaningful. Come make a difference.

At Charles River Center, we believe in supporting the people who make our mission possible. Along with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, our full-time employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support their health, financial future, and work-life balance, including:

• Health & Insurance Benefits – Access to insurance benefits to support your health and well-being.
• Retirement Savings – A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Holidays – Time off to enjoy designated holidays throughout the year.
• Vacation Time – Paid vacation time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.
• Sick Leave – Sick time to care for or your family when you need it most.
• Employee Assistance Fund – Additional support for eligible employees facing financial hardship or unexpected challenges.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continued education and professional development through educational opportunities relevant to the agency’s mission

Respite Providers are responsible for individuals with special needsto provide relief for their families. Schedules are arranged with the family receiving the services.

Charles River Center Family Support Staff should be informed of any changes in scheduling

• Meet with the family or provider to discuss the individual's specific care needs.
• Provide care according to the family or provider’s requests.
• Support community integration by participating in activities with the individual as requested.
• Ensure adequate supervision at all times while working with the individual at home or in the community.
• Report any issues(problems, conflicts, mishaps) to the Family Support Coordinator or Vice President of Family Support.
• Follow the family’s instructions regarding special diet, medical concerns, and other individual-specific needs.
• Attend team meetings as needed.
• Complete a unique progress noteeach time a timesheet is submitted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Interpersonal Skills Interacts with others in an effective, appropriate, positive, and professional manner. Develops relationships inside and outside the agency to enhance communication.
• Dependability Follows through on job responsibilities with thoroughness and accuracy. Reliable and consistent.
• Communication Clearly and effectively presents information verbally and in writing. Demonstrates clear and concise communication in individual or group settings. Listens and assimilates information effectively.
• Planning & Organization
  • Plans and manages work tomeet deadlines.
  • Implements appropriate use of resources.
  • Adapts to changing conditions.
  • Prioritizes work demands and manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Responsibility Adheres tocompany policies and procedures. Follows company guidelines in conducting business relationships.
• Attendance Adheres to program schedules and routines. Arrivespromptlyto assigned locations. Attends all required meetings and trainings.
• Initiative Demonstrates problem-solving skillsand self-reliance in thinking, planning, and carrying out job…