Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) AmeriCorps In-Home Respite Caseworkers provide respite services in the family’s home/community to children/adults/elderly who have disabilities that impact their daily lives. Will be responsible for providing daily care to participants according to specific training and participants’ individualized care needs, including bathing, feeding, nurturing, and implementing activities that encourage recreation, socialization, and independence.
Service Activities
--Provides respite services in the family’s home/community to children/adults/elderly who are developmentally, physically, and/or mentally
challenged. Challenges may include Alzheimer’s, stroke, etc.
--Provides daily care to participants according to specific training and participants’ individualized care needs, including bathing, feeding,
nurturing, and implementing activities that encourage recreation, socialization, and independence.
--Accepts and schedules referrals, conducts initial home visits with program Manager, ensures applications are completed with pertinent
information, and screens participants for acceptance.
--Serves in other CAP and AmeriCorps programs when doing so does not interfere with the above duties.
--Participates in additional training and enrichment opportunities as assigned.
Community Need Addressed
Corps members address the lack of resources and support systems in rural communities for caretakers for persons with disabilities.
Position Outcomes
Corps members will provide needed support and increase socialization and access to healthcare for persons with disabilities and their caretakers.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
In addition to the benefits described above, members also receive access to free mental health counseling.
All food and housing is provided for members who choose to live in a CAP volunteer community house. Members who choose to live on their own receive an increased living allowance in lieu of room and board.
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
CPR, First Aid
Skills you will gain
disability services, communication, conflict resolution
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise
Teamwork
Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment