Job Description

AGENCY SUMMARY:
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation's largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

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SUMMARY:
The Behavioral Health Respite Program Worker is responsible for implementing short term and temporary respite services to youth and families enrolled in OhioRise.
Outreach to professionals, parents, youth and the general public is expected. Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are necessary to meet program obligations. Travel throughout Lorain County and transportation of youth to and from activities is also required as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide scheduled and emergency respite activities to youth.
2. Identify and plan engaging activities for youth of various ages.
3. Conduct data collection and case documentation.
4. Conduct ongoing youth/family support and progress tracking.
5. Represent the agency in the development or maintenance of relationship with other organizations including community agencies, public agencies and referral sources.
6. Liaise and coordinate with local Care Management Entities related to youth served; attend care meetings as necessary.
7. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct. Ensure adherence to established rules and regulations governing the operations of the Agency.
8. Possess and employ practical understanding of:
   1. basic child, adolescent and family development
   2. issues that are relevant to youth with SED
   3. issues that are relevant to youth with ASD
   4. interventions used in crisis de-escalation
9. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
10. Must be able to transport youth frequently to and from scheduled activities.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training that will provide the skills necessary to implement the program.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client's treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum High School Diploma required.
2. Skills/Competencies:
   1. Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
   2. Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
   3. Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
   4. Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
   5. Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
   6. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
3. Experience:
   1. Experience with youth diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance (SED) of various ages.
   2. Experience working with youth by providing crisis intervention, service coordination, skill building and family education.
   3. Proven experience in working with troubled youth and teens and their families. Practical and/or clinical understanding of the underlying issues that lead to a need for respite services.
4. Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company.

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
The salary for this position is $40,000 per year.

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.
Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.


Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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