Respite Home Staff

Alta Mira is a non-profit organization that has been supporting individuals with developmental or intellectual delays or disabilities, and their families, since 1985.  We provide services to all age groups.  We support over 800 children annually through our Early Intervention Program and 1500 adults in our Family Support Services.  We employ over 70 employees and 250 independent contractors.  We are an excellent employer with a high level of schedule flexibility and very rich benefits.  We are one of New Mexico’s Top Workplaces in the category of work/life balance.    

Some of our benefits include:

Paid Time Off – 150 hours per year

Paid Sick Leave - 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

Paid Holidays – 5 holidays per year

Paid Jury Duty Leave - up to 2 weeks

Winter Break – agency is closed from December 24th through New Year’s Day (paid)

Educational Leave – 40 hours after 6 months of employment

Bereavement Leave – up to 24 hours

Medical – 3 plans to choose from through BCBS, ranging in premium from $0 to $159.21.

Dental - Free

Vision – vision through VSP at $2.05

SIMPLE IRA – Matched $1 for $1 by the agency for the first 3% of the employee's annual pay

Group life and Long-Term Disability – agency pays for 25K

Individual life and Short-Term Disability – available, paid by the employee

Mileage reimbursement - $0.70 per mile, if required to drive during work hours for work purposes

Discount Program

We are a 501c3 program that allows employees to enroll their student loans into the Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government. 

Available shifts:

1 full-time employee 40 hours a week, M-F, shifts may be 8 to 12 hours long depending on need

Attendance and Punctuality:

Notification of absences 24 hours prior to shift

Arrive at work within 5 minutes of the scheduled shift

Attendance at staff meetings/trainings (2x monthly)

Inform the supervisor of any changes in the schedule prior to the change

Submission of timesheets and Leave Requests according to agency policies and procedures

Participant Interactions:

Always ensure participant safety

Assist participants with personal hygiene needs

Encourage participants to engage in social activities and community outings

Teach Independent Living Skills (cooking, cleaning, hygiene, money management)

Transport and supervise participants.

Trainings:

Attendance at Individual Specific Trainings for Respite Home participants

Completion of all DDSD trainings by the given deadlines

Completion of the agency's annual training by the given deadline

Review of new participant files prior to working with the participant

Documentation:

Completion of the following:

Monthly paperwork (Attendance Sheets, Petty Cash, fire drills) to be submitted to the supervisor by the first day of the following month.

Accurate records of attendance sheets as participants arrive and depart.

Petty Cash Receipt form and receipts collected for activities- only during the supervisor’s absence.

Petty Cash Verification form – only during the supervisor’s absence.

Medication documentation

Incident Reports submitted within the given timeframe

Monthly Activity Calendar, weekly menu, and grocery list

Progress Notes for each participant at each visit

Assist the supervisor with the weekly menu for each participant

Mileage record – if needed

Collection and accuracy of participant Physician’s Standing Order and Prescriptive Medication forms  

Communication:  

“Crossover” discussion with co-worker from previous shift

Communicates respectfully and professionally.

Consult with the supervisor regarding any concerns regarding participants/families

Voice messages checked prior to participant’s arrival and upon return from activities

Communication Log read prior to participants’ arrival

Supervisor notification of any urgent/emergency situations

Supervisor notification of any changes in the staff schedule prior to the change

Supervisor notification of any house or van maintenance needs

Scheduling

Ensure space is available by utilizing the Weekly Schedule Book

Assess the appropriate staff-to-participant ratio based on the needs of participants

Consult with the supervisor regarding any special circumstances, including emergencies

Household Duties:

Bathrooms cleaned

Floors swept/vacuumed/mopped

Trash emptied

Laundry completed

Kitchen table cleared

Dishes, countertops, stovetop, and microwave cleaned

Dusting

Basic maintenance of grounds

Van cleaning and gas tank filled

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position requires walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

May occasionally lift over 50 pounds.

Must be able to type.

Ability to get along with others

Ability to distinguish telephone rings and to hear and speak clearly over the telephone.

Regularly needs to bend, stoop, and reach.

Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

SKILLS

Must be able to relate to individuals from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Service-oriented and computer-literate.  Familiarity with developmental disabilities.  Collaborative working style. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. 

At Alta Mira Specialized Family Services, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities to incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our agency.  We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and providers.  We remain committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the agency's purpose.

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.