Recreational Relief Provider - Family Support Program
Job Description
Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
Recreational Relief Provider
Unique opportunity for a caring and patient person to work directly with children and adults with developmental/cognitive disabilities in our social clubs/groups at our Family Support Center in Woburn!
Our Family Support Center offers a wide array of supports in the home and in the community for adults and children with developmental/cognitive disabilities living with their families. These services may include respite, engaging recreational activities, provision of adaptive equipment, skill training, and intensive staff support when necessary. The clubs and groups offered at the Family Support Center are offered to provide an active, fun, and safe environment for all! Some of these activities include: cooking, art, movie/music, exercise, and other small group activities.
As a Relief Respite Provider, you would assist the lead instructor in running groups including preparation and breakdown before and after each group, help maintain the safety and well being of each individual, and provide guidance and support when necessary. An ideal candidate for this position would be someone who is caring, patient, and empathetic.
Pay Range: $20.33 to $21.40/hourly depending on family
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- High school diploma required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
Required Experience
- Basic understanding of the needs of individuals with developmental/cognitive disabilities preferred
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
Recreational Relief Provider
Unique opportunity for a caring and patient person to work directly with children and adults with developmental/cognitive disabilities in our social clubs/groups at our Family Support Center in Woburn!
Our Family Support Center offers a wide array of supports in the home and in the community for adults and children with developmental/cognitive disabilities living with their families. These services may include respite, engaging recreational activities, provision of adaptive equipment, skill training, and intensive staff support when necessary. The clubs and groups offered at the Family Support Center are offered to provide an active, fun, and safe environment for all! Some of these activities include: cooking, art, movie/music, exercise, and other small group activities.
As a Relief Respite Provider, you would assist the lead instructor in running groups including preparation and breakdown before and after each group, help maintain the safety and well being of each individual, and provide guidance and support when necessary. An ideal candidate for this position would be someone who is caring, patient, and empathetic.
Pay Range: $20.33 to $21.40/hourly depending on family
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- High school diploma required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
Required Experience
- Basic understanding of the needs of individuals with developmental/cognitive disabilities preferred
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
About Riverside Community Care
A community-based non-profit organization serving more than 40,000 people a year in Massachusetts, Riverside Community Care offers a wide range of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, and more. And our digital learning platforms extend our reach to more than one million people around the globe, providing tools for education, prevention, and crisis management.
We are dedicated to: Children, youth, and families needing mental healthcare, early intervention services, family support, and care coordination services.
Individuals with mental health needs seeking counseling and/or medication, emergency psychiatric services, employment, and housing support.
Those with developmental disabilities, brain injury, or autism, needing residential services, employment assistance, or support services.
Families and children who have experienced domestic violence.
Schools, colleges, workplaces, and communities seeking to address mental health issues, substance use, and suicide risk.
Organizations and communities facing the aftermath of a tragic event such as a teen suicide or natural disaster.
We partner with local hospitals and physicians, and work with most insurers and MassHealth in support of individual and collective goals.
Our staff are remarkable, compassionate people who are proud of the work they do to improve people’s lives and are up for any challenge.
You can count on Riverside when you or someone you know needs help.
We take your trust seriously and work hard to make a difference by delivering integrated, quality care.
Riverside Community Care would like you to finish the application on their website.