Respite Aide

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Respite Aide!

NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY

The Respite Aide will play a vital role in offering emotional support and in-home respite care for children, adolescents, adults, and families who benefit from the Respite Management Program. Our dedicated staff will provide much-needed rest and relief to parents, guardians, and caregivers of those facing behavioral health challenges. While our staff engages and supervises the designated family member(s), caregivers will have the opportunity to take a well-deserved break, allowing them to recharge while knowing their loved ones are in caring hands. Respite services will be available during the day, evening, and weekend hours, tailored to clients who have an emotional or behavioral history that necessitates specialized support or supervision.

• Respite Aide hourly pay rate is $20 per hour
• Respite Aide assignments available throughout Lancaster County, PA

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide documentation of the care the client receives during the respite placement including daily progress notes, incident reports, medication administration logs and other information deemed necessary.
• Ensure effective communication and positive interactions with client (s) and family. 
• Provide behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and peer interaction.
• Ensure and assist with appropriate social interactions and leisure activities. 
• Work with families to provide a supportive home environment.
• Address basic childcare needs to include toileting, diaper change, and feeding.  
• Complete paper work and electronic documentation as required and in a timely fashion.
• Comply with all HIPAA guidelines regarding confidentiality.
• Travel to and from clients' home and/or community locations to perform duties.
• Attend 30-minute monthly supervision.
• Complete annual training requirements for position.
• Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Experience working with children - preferred

CREDENTIALS:

(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Human Services FBI
• TB Screening (current within 3 months)
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

* Paid clearances & TB screening!

• Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
• Employer paid base medical plan!
• Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits:  Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection 
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
• Milestone service awards
• Employee referral bonus
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
• Paid credential renewals

ABOUT CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an industry leader providing educational and behavioral health HR and recruitment services within Southeastern PA. We work in partnership with the Home & Community Services (H&CS) -- Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) -- program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health services to individuals with special needs.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Posted: 3/19/2025, TY)