Behavioral Health Respite Program Worker

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 :

• Provide scheduled and emergency respite activities to youth.
• Identify and plan engaging activities for youth of various ages.
• Conduct data collection and case documentation.
• Conduct ongoing youth / family support and progress tracking.
• Represent the agency in the development or maintenance of relationship with other organizations including community agencies, public agencies and referral sources.
• Liaise and coordinate with local Care Management Entities related to youth served; attend care meetings as necessary.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct. Ensure adherence to established rules and regulations governing the operations of the Agency.
• Possess and employ practical understanding of :

basic child, adolescent and family development

OTHER DUTIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Core Expertise : Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.

Experience with youth diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance (SED) of various ages.

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 :

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.