Children's Mental Health Respite Worker

Access Services is seeking Children's Mental Health Respite Worker to spend time with children & youth as part of our Respite Services team in many locations across Montgomery County.

As a Children’s Mental Health Respite Worker, you will provide relief to families and caregivers by offering hourly respite for a child or youth in their home or community. Qualifying respite children and youth have a mental health or behavioral health diagnosis. Families who apply to this program may lack the natural support to be able to accomplish tasks, practice self-care and take the time to recharge. Offering respite allows the family or caregiver of a child to leave the home, take a break, and be refreshed while their child is safely cared for by a Children's Mental Health Respite Worker. This role is uniquely designed to allow the respite time to be devoted to sharing tasks and activities children and youth enjoy.

This is a great opportunity for any candidate who is looking to gain experience providing direct care in the children and young adult mental health field. It is also an excellent opportunity for high school graduates, college students currently in school, or someone who has been in the human services field for a few years. At Access, you will work alongside staff who truly care about each other and the people they serve.  

Work Schedule:

• Each respite child or youth is authorized up to 12 hours a month of respite. A Children's Mental Health Respite Worker must be willing to work with a minimum of 2 clients for a minimum total of 24 hours a month.
• Part-time, flexible hours available 
• Must be available during the evening and on the weekend  
• The Children's Mental Health Respite Worker can build a schedule that works for the availability of both their assigned families, and their personal schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work respite shifts with the highest degree of dependability
• Maintain a cooperative and caring attitude.
• Ensure the highest quality of care to individuals in helping them meet their needs.
• Ensure own proper conduct and fair representation of Access Services.
• Report any operational or staff concerns according to Access Services’ established policies and procedures.
• Maintain daily log after respite session

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of adequate car insurance
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice or other related human services field (preferred).
• Two (2) or more years direct care experience with children or adolescents or case management or counseling experience (preferred).
• Ability to travel to and work in in a variety of settings including client’s home, school and community.
• Physical ability to perform, or the ability to learn and be trained in:
• CPR, first aid, fire safety, the delivery of therapeutic options or safe crisis management techniques and other trainings and/or tasks as required.
• Proficient in, or able to learn and use technology and digital platforms to be used on the job

Benefits

Compensation:

• $18-$22/hourly, with adjustments made based on education and relevant work experience.

All employees receive the following benefits:

• Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites.
• Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person).
• Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire.

• College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discounts.

20 hours+ benefits include :

• Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k program.

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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