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Respite Care Worker
Community MainstreamingRespite Care Worker at Community Mainstreaming supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Providing instruction, assistance, and community integration for personal and social skills development.
Posted 7/29/2026part-timeWestbury • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $0 - $17 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates the ability to provide meaningful instruction and support to individuals, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while fostering community inclusion and effective communication. Capable of coordinating activities and ensuring the safety and supervision of children in a compassionate and approachable manner.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Experience With Intellectual And Developmental DisabilitiesEffective Communication With Nonverbal ChildrenSafety And Supervision Of ChildrenIndependent Work With Remote SupervisionProficiency In Using Computers And Smartphones
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Hard Skills
Community Living Skills InstructionActivities Of Daily Living SupportProblem-Solving TrainingBehavioral Concern DiscussionLeisure Activity Coordination
Soft Skills
Friendly PersonalityApproachable AttitudeCommitment To Safety
Tools & Technologies
SmartphonesComputers
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma Or EquivalentValid New York State ID Card
Industry Keywords
Respite CareCaregiver ExperienceCommunity Services AccessSocial Skills DevelopmentPersonal Care Assistance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide meaningful instruction to individuals to enhance community living skills.
- Assist with activities of daily living, personal care, health care, and promote community inclusion.
- Support the development of relationships, social skills, and leisure activities.
- Help individuals access community services and resources.
- Meet with individuals to discuss behavioral concerns and sensitive topics.
- Encourage individuals to identify potential outcomes and engage in problem-solving training.
- Assist individuals in effectively communicating with external entities such as Care Coordinators, vendors, healthcare providers, and landlords.
- Coordinate and support a variety of leisure and community activities.
- Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication; this is a condition of employment.
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid New York State ID card.
- Previous experience as a respite care worker, babysitter, or caregiver.
- Preferred experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with nonverbal children aged 2 to 10.
- Strong commitment to ensuring the safety and supervision of children.
- Availability to work a minimum of 3 hours per shift.
- Comfort with physical touch from nonverbal children seeking attention (e.g., grabbing your arm).
- Capability to work independently with remote supervision.
- Friendly and approachable personality.
- Proficiency in using computers and smartphones.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Eligibility is the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Part-time employees are also eligible for the 403(B) retirement plan and New York State Sick Leave.