Our mission is to provide quality community-based services for children and families affected by significant life changes, general mental health and/or developmental delays.
We are involved to help, we make sure that we listen to YOU (the family), work to understand the situation and create a plan that is specific to YOUR family's individual needs. We look at the whole picture and all possible impacting factors as we work together toward your goals.
Job DescriptionPart-Time Respite Caregivers!! Must have experience working with Children with Mild to Moderate Developmental Disabilities. Respite caregiver for children (ages 3-21) with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the child's home or in their primary community. This allows parents/guardians to engage in other activities and provides them with a break. This job is a great opportunity for those pursuing careers in social work, counseling, special education or behavior analysis. DSPs, Paraprofessionals, and Behavioral Health providers are highly ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!!!
LOCATIONS:
- Middlesex County, NJ
- Passaic County, NJ
- Bergen County, NJ
- Monmouth County, NJ
- Essex County, NJ
- Somerset County, NJ
- Union County, NJ
Role Responsibilities:
- Punctually and consistently supervise the child and and meet with the family each week for the authorized number of hours.
- Design and implement appropriate activities geared to engage children’s likes and interests.
- Must be able to go into the home of the families served for the for a minimum of 10+ hours a week (3 days minimum) based on each referral.
- Proof of current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to get certified within 30 days of hire.
Additional Requirements:
- Must possess a driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
- Must consent to and pass a criminal background check.
- Must comply with all HIPAA (confidentiality) laws as it relates to Protected Health Information.
- Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and a self-starter.
- Must be creative, enthusiastic, and a team player!
- Bilingual a plus!
Additional Perks:
- Paid Time
- Paid for required meetings/trainings
- Employee discounts through our discount program!!
- Employee assistance program!!
Unlocked Potential is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
Unlocked Potential, LLC is a community-based behavioral health care provider that began providing services in January 2015. Unlocked Potential’s mission is to provide quality community-based services for children and families affected by significant life changes, general mental health and/or developmental delays. In working with children and families, Unlocked Potential's staff utilize an individualized, strengths based, and holistically informed approach. Unlocked Potential is involved to help, we make sure that we listen to YOU (the family), work to understand the situation and create a plan that is specific to YOUR family's individual needs. We look at the whole picture and all possible impacting factors as we work together toward your goals.
Skills Required
- Experience working with children with mild to moderate developmental disabilities (ages 3-21)
- Ability to provide in-home care for a minimum of 10+ hours per week (3 days minimum) per referral
- Proof of current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days
- Possess a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Consent to and pass a criminal background check
- Comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements regarding Protected Health Information
- Reliable, punctual, organized, self-starter with creativity and ability to implement appropriate activities
- Bilingual (preferred)
What We Do
Unlocked Potential is a private agency that provides quality, community-based services for children and families affected by significant life changes, general mental health, and developmental delays. They offer individualized in-home counseling and behavioral intervention supports, utilizing a strengths-based and holistically informed approach to support those impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities.
