LFS Mission Statement: 
Lutheran Family Services expresses God’s love for all people by providing quality human care services that build and strengthen individual, family and community life.

LFS Values:
Respect all people, families and communities.  The pursuit of excellence is achieved through the education of staff and the celebration of diversity, collaboration and change.  Integrity, accountability and teamwork are values that guide our communication and work in a manner that upholds the Agency’s reputation and Christian value base.

Job Purpose:
To provide childcare services in order to allow parents or guardians of children with severe emotional disturbances temporary “Respite” from usual parenting responsibilities.

Essential Job Duties:

Direct Service Delivery
• Provide direct services to children with emotional & behavioral problems during the parents/guardian’s temporary absence/respite.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with the client/family, promoting client dignity, self-respect and independence.
• Supervise and manage behaviors of children, ages 4-18  from 3 to 12 hours at a time.
• Provide transportation if necessary, prepare and supervise meals, bedtime routine, etc.
• Monitor/administrator medication in the absence of the parent/guardian per Doctor’s orders and instructions of the parent/guardian.
• Work in concert with the stated goals and guidelines as determined by the parent/guardian, Program Manager and client/child.

Record Keeping
• Maintain ongoing records/documentation of all direct services,.
• Complete service plan updates every 90 days to assure quality and appropriate delivery of respite services.

Program Growth & Development
• Participate in program supervision and ongoing training activities for the purpose of professional growth and assurance of quality respite care.
• Attend required pre and in-service training.
• Through reading, workshops, videotape presentations and case consultations, work to build respite skills to meet program expectations and provide the highest quality services.

Professionalism and Confidentiality
• Keep all client names, information and other Agency business confidential.
• Guard client confidentiality in waiting areas, during phone contact and in the handling of records.

Interpersonal Relationships
• Maintain a positive, respectful demeanor on all contacts with staff and the public.
• Seek needed guidance in handling difficult client situations and establishing priorities for the job.
• Work to build positive, productive relationships with other staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma required.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Personal convictions that are compatible with the philosophy and goals of the Agency.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with person of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance and ability to drive for Agency business (through compliant Motor Vehicle Record check).
• Commitment to the mission of Lutheran Family Services