Respite Care services are services provided to individuals unable to care for themselves that are furnished in order to provide temporary relief to those persons normally providing care. Activities may include planning and providing instruction or assistance in activities of daily living, recreation and leisure, social and interpersonal skills, communication skills, decision making, self-advocacy, community integration, medication assistance, cooking, housekeeping, and other related services. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executes PCISP goals as outlined in the Person-Centered Individualized Support plan
• Implements appropriate response to high-risk areas as outlined in each individual's high-risk plan
• Keeps learner safe
• Provides and maintains an environment free of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Reports any incidents or suspicions to a supervisor immediately
• Assists learner with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Adheres to diet, supplementation, and medication protocols, per parent/guardian instructions
• Refrains from any unauthorized use of cell phones, Internet and email that is not related to LittleStar duties
• Maintains client and family confidentiality per LittleStar policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations
• Refers parent to appropriate staff member with regards to non-waiver related questions
• Completes data collection as directed
• Completes and submits client billing as directed
• Completes and submits additional paperwork in a timely manner (time clock exception forms, incident reports, mileage reimbursement forms, temperature tracking forms, etc.)
• Reports to work on time, and calls appropriate person when going to be late
• Refrains from excessive absenteeism
• Requests time off well in advance, calls-out sick to the appropriate person at least two hours before the scheduled shift.
• Communicates with Waiver Services Manager regarding all developments, problems or concerns as needed and requests feedback
• Responds appropriately and professionally to feedback
• Flexible with schedule changes
• Attends and participates in team meetings, trainings and other meetings as requested by the Waiver Services Manager or Waiver Services Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator of Waiver Services or Executive Director
• Works collaboratively with other members of learner's treatment team and family
• Maintains environment by cleaning up after learner and self
• Respects the property of LittleStar ABA Therapy and the family
• Acts as a positive role model for all staff, families, and learner's working with LittleStar
• Maintains professional relationship with parents and other family members

• Adheres to all LittleStar policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Waiver Services Manager or Waiver Services Coordinator

Educational Qualifications and Skills

•  Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must provide documentation of a negative TB screening from an authorized entity
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First aid certification annually and perform, as necessary. 
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements.
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, full-coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier. Must possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served
• Experience working with children with autism is preferred, but not required
• A positive team player and energetic professional
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment and creative thinking skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately given the circumstances of the situation and individuals involved
• Discretion in matters that need to remain private

Condition of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal history check.
• Must be willing to provide transportation to patients using your personal vehicle and travel to different locations within the surrounding area to provide therapy.
• Must obtain automobile insurance with a minimum of $100,000 combined in property and medical liability.
• Must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine prior to or at orientation.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by LittleStar, where physical distance cannot be attained.

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Position may operate in a variety of settings, including but not limited to, a learner's home, restaurant, theater, park or playground, or retail store. 

This role routinely uses standard office and audiovisual equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations can be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.

Travel

Travel is frequently required for this position.  The locations are dependent upon the learner's program or interests.