Youth Respite Mentor

Title:  Youth Respite Mentor – located in Orange County, NY

Reports to:    Developmental Disabilities Family Support Services Supervisor

Job Objective: 

Provide respite/skill building services for families with children/youth who are referred to by Orange County Children’s Single Point of Access (SPOA).

Perform duties while actively promoting an environment consistent with   MHA’s Cultural Equity Policy and WELCOME Orange.

Responsibilities:

• Complete all MHA and program specific  mandatory trainings.
• Provide respite and/or skill building in the home or community, as identified by the parent/guardian, youth and/or Respite Plan. Skill training can include, but is not limited to, the following: socialization and communication skills, housekeeping/chores,      personal hygiene, grooming, health promotion, money management, personal safety, leisure time, school attendance, personal responsibility, and problem resolution. 
• Provide possible overnight respite in the family’s home or community service agency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry into the agency's Electronic Health Records System.
• Report any identifiable instances of child abuse and neglect to supervisor and appropriate authorities.
• Communicate with supervisor as necessary and/or required.
• Protect confidentiality and endure program participants’ rights according to HIPAA.

Other Duties:

· The duties outlined above are intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Terms of Employment/Benefits:

· Per Diem.

· Sick leave according to MHA policy.

Qualifications:

• High School or GED/HSE diploma.
• Eighteen (18) years of age for daytime and twenty-one (21) years or older for overnight services.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbance and/or developmental disabilities preferred.      
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment under crisis situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive with current driving record acceptable for agency insurance      coverage.
• Must be cleared under the State Central Registry.