Job Description

EPOH Respite (Support) Staff

EPOH Respite (Support) Staff provide daily supervision, structure, transportation, and relational support for students living in the EPOH home. This is a demanding, hands-on role that requires emotional maturity, strong boundaries, and a deep commitment to teamwork and biblical values.

This position is not a parental role. Support Staff work under the direction of Residential Staff and are expected to follow established systems, rules, and care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students during mornings, evenings, and after school
• Manage downtime and support students who lose outing privileges
• Provide transportation to:
• School (morning and afternoon)
• Practices, programs, sports, clubs, and approved outings
• Stay home with students when Residential Staff attend meetings
• Assist with homework and daily routines
• Help maintain a clean and structured home environment:
• Monitor student chores (laundry, rooms, bathrooms, dishes, cleaning)
• Care for shared first-floor common areas
• Prepare meals as needed, especially when Residential Staff are away
• Participate in BLOC and other programs (minimum 6 times) to understand expectations
• Occasionally attend student events to provide support and encouragement

Administrative & Training Duties

• Complete all required and mandatory training
• Learn household rules and procedures
• Assist with basic administration:
• Meetings, binders, documentation, RTIS support
• Recording appliance temperatures (fridge, freezer, dishwasher)
• Administer medications as trained and authorized
• Submit a daily written debrief to Residential Staff summarizing:
• Student behavior
• Conversations
• Concerns or incidents

1st shift would be 7 am to 3 pm

2nd shift would be 3pm- 11 pm

3rd shift would be 11 pm to 7 pm

Weekends would be 7 am to 7pm and 7 pm to 7 am

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