Job Title: Respite Caregiver/Community Integration Aide
Job Class: Part-time, seasonal
Pay: $26/hr.
Hours: 10-15 hours/week (flexible) + 24-30 hours/week (summer only)
The family of an 8-year-old Regional Center client with special needs is seeking a part time respite caregiver and/or a part-time seasonal/temporary community integration aide to accompany the client to summer day camp in the SF East Bay Area.
Both positions can be filled by the same person or by different people.
If you are currently working as a classroom aide or if you are a student in a related field, you probably have the skills we are looking for, and we can probably work around your existing schedule.
The client is a bright, articulate, very active child with complex sensory needs and high reactivity to the emotional state of caregivers and peers.
Keeping a cool head and maintaining a warm regard for the client is a must.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills/experience:
1.
Direct experience working with neurodivergent children (paraprofessional, respite caregiver, inclusion specialist, aide, nanny, babysitter to children with similar needs, etc.
)
2.
Ability to stay calm and help client stay calm when things don't go as expected (primarily this will be sensory and social challenges).
3.
A willingness to problem-solve and negotiate respectfully with the client while setting reasonable limits to ensure safety.
4.
Physically able to remove client from dangerous situations without causing injury or undue stress.
5.
Incredible de-escalation skills, such that (4) is a rarity (see also, 2)
6.
Successful experience advocating for the inclusion needs of and securing accommodations for disabled clients in "general" group settings, such as classes, sports, camps, etc.
(can be professional or informal/personal)
7.
You adhere to the maxim, "Kids do well when they can," and strive to make it so they "can", rather than trying to make it so they "will" without addressing structural barriers.
8.
Must be able to travel to client's home in East Oakland, or to day camp or other activity sites around the East Bay, including locations that are not BART-accessible.
9.
Must have recent CPR cert or be willing to get one
10.
Must provide references and pass a LiveScan background check
These would also be a bonus:
1.
Experience tutoring or teaching a skill to children (music, language, a craft, cooking etc.
), or any knowledge or skills you'd be willing to share informally.
2.
Wilderness skills (foraging, fishing, "bushcraft", etc.
)
3.
Your own car and a driving license with a good driving record.
4.
Some interests shared with client, such as gaming, fishing, outdoor activities.
How to Apply:
Please click the "reply" button above to send an email describing why you want to do this and why you'd be good at it.
Please also attach a resume with any relevant professional or volunteer experience if you have one.
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