Employment Opportunities

We are always accepting applications for the following:

Lifespan Respite Provider - Provides families relief from the ongoing demands of caring for an individual with special needs. Respite could include taking individuals on social outings, providing care in the home of the provider or family, or running errands. The individual=s care givers may choose their own provider or may choose a name from the Lifespan Respite list of providers. The rate of pay is determined by the family/individual and the provider.

 Lifespan Respite maintains a list of provider names to be given out as necessary to agency staff, and families or individuals that call and need a respite provider, hab-aide or other provider. Your name may be placed on this list if you would like to work with more than one individual or family.

 Habilitation Aide - Helps an individual learn new skills. Services could include assisting with exercises, teaching self-help skills, or helping the individual become more independent in the community.

 Transportation Aide - Provides transportation to and from activities and services. Must have own car and valid drivers license, current insurance, and a drivers background check prior to being hired. It also requires passing an on-line defensive driving course.

 Homemaker - Provides housecleaning, meal preparation or shopping.

 All positions must have favorable background checks from the department of justice (criminal records), child protective services and adult protective services before being hired by a family or by DEAP. Some positions may require a valid drivers license, current insurance, and a drivers background check.

 If you are interested in applying for one of the ongoing job opportunities, fill out the application and return to DEAP, attention Kerry Gudmunson.