Onsite / Community Counselor

Summary:

Empower U. is a dynamic in-home, mental health organization that is rapidly growing each year.
Empower U. provides Respite services to children with developmental disabilities between the
ages of 5 and 21, who are seeking services after school and after work hours. We are seeking
highly motivated, professional, respite technicians for part-time and per-diem positions.

Requirements:

● High school Diploma minimum
● Experience with DD children 1-2 years preferably
● Ability to work independently
● Report writing skills are a must
● Flexible availability to work at school site
● Flexible availability to work in home/in community
● Must possess own vehicle
● Experience implementing progression plans
● Smartphone
● Knowledge of google suites

Skills:

● Fluency in languages in addition to English is a plus
● Self-motivated & enthusiastic
● Ability to multi-task throughout the entire shift

Responsibilities:

● Provide direct care for children and families with a wide array of disabilities
● Ensure staff is in compliance with program policies
● Assist youth with activities of daily living
● Supervisory skills required
● Ability to effectively manage a team of 5-10 employees daily with help from the
Supervisor
● Must be organized, detailed oriented, and able to complete necessary paperwork
● Communicate with the families for the youth we provide services for
● Day-to-day responsibilities including but are not limited to filing, creating activities for
children, logging temps, driving a company van, changing diapers (5-17 possibly)
● Provide assistance to families by taking youth out into the community and engaging with
others
● Provide necessary resources and support system development
● Assist youth with activities of daily living
● Willing to travel to neighboring counties within a 10-15-mile radius

Hours: Mon-Fri 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Sat/or Sunday (6-hour time frame)

Based on Family and Provider Agreement

Job Types: Part Time

Pay: $17-$21/hour

Empower U. is an Equal Opportunity Employer