Respite Support Professional

Job Number: 24-11633

Job Summary: The Respite Support Professional (RSP) provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) support services in the home and in the community throughout Travis County. The Respite Support Professional is an important and valued team member whose support helps caregivers obtain relief from caregiving responsibilities. The Respite Support Professional delivers services using a person-centered and trauma-informed care approach.

Duties involve assisting clients with daily living activities, help clients work toward goals, support clients with various challenges in home or community locations without on-site direct supervision, which requires use of initiative, knowledge of and access to community resources, and independent judgment and problem-solving skills.

This position works under general supervision of the Respite Support Professional Supervisor. This position requires a flexible work schedule and reliable transportation that will be utilized to transport clients.

The candidate we are looking for is:

• Excited to work with the IDD population.
• Desirous of making a positive difference in the lives of people.
• Interested in working with people from many different cultural backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and able to work well independently.
• Enjoys staying busy as this position will keep you on the move and no two days are alike.
• Effective at communicating with diverse people.
• Organized and able to keep up in a fast paced environment.
• Enjoys working with adults and children (ages 4 and up).
  

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Integral Care employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Integral Care defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Social Services or comparable field preferred.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Experience:

Required:

• 1-year caregiver or professional experience with the IDD population or Certified Nursing Assistant
• Minimum of one (1) year full-time direct, client/patient care experience within the last five (5) years, in an institution or agency setting.
• Bilingual preferred.

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday, and one weekend a month.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 7:00PM (flexed hours).

Salary: $20.03 an hour.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

Integral Care strives to maintain a diverse workforce. We encourage all to apply, including those who have knowledge and/or experience working with underserved populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQA communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be available to those who are bilingual in both English and one of the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Burmese. (PM16)