Respite Coordinator - Suffolk County Respite Care Program
3 days ago
Medford
Job Description RiseWell Community Services is seeking a full-time respite Coordinator to be responsible for the operations of the Suffolk County Respite Program. In this position, you will be responsible for the operation of the Suffolk County Respite Care Program, designed to offer support to caregivers caring for an older adult. The program allows older adults to reside in their homes for as long as possible. Responsibilities include staff recruitment, supervision and training, oversight of services, program development, and reporting to funding sources. Our Respite Care programs offer a range of services designed to engage individuals who are reluctant to seek help or face barriers to access. Services are brought to the person where they are located, whether that be at home, the street, a hospital, or another location. As a part of this team, you’ll assist those we serve to have their basic needs met by providing referrals, linkage, and hands-on assistance with obtaining food, employment, housing, and financial assistance. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a High School Diploma,4 years of related experience in human services, and a Clean, valid NYS Driver’s License.. Approval of: OIG, SAM, OMIG, and background checks. BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees, • 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees, • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, • Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match, • Long and Short Term Disability, • Life Insurance, • Pet Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • CALM App Subscription, • Flexible Work Schedules, • Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities, • Comprehensive Paid Training, • Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance, • Encourage Education Professional Advancement, • Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ABOUT US: Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan. RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children. For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit . Mon-Fri 9am -5pm