Direct Support Professional, Respite - Part Time

Child and Family Focus Inc.; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Child and Family Focus Inc. is seeking Respite Caregivers to provide hourly in-home relief for families with children who have mental health needs. The role is part-time, fee-for-service and offered to independent contractors.

Compensation is $18–$20 per hour based on experience, with after-hours on-call support and potential yearly bonuses tied to performance and family feedback. Clearances and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Respite services are delivered on an hourly basis in the family’s home.
• Hours vary from week to week based on caregiver availability and family needs.
• Caregivers will receive fee-for-service compensation and after-hours on-call support.
• May be eligible for yearly bonuses contingent on performance, productivity, and family feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide hourly relief for parents
• Provide care to children in their own homes
• Create a fun and safe environment for the young person
• Apply Trauma‑Informed Care values (Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment)

Skills

Reliable

Enjoy working with young people

Hygiene care experience

Empathy for children with special健康

Education

College student studying social work or education

Job description

Our Respite Program provides temporary childcare for families raising a child with a mental health diagnosis.

This is a part-time, fee-for-service, independent contractor position. Respite Services are delivered on an hourly basis in the family’s home. Hours vary from week to week based on the Respite Caregiver's availability and the assigned family's needs.

We value our approved Respite Caregivers! Individuals approved to provide Respite Services will receive competitive, fee-for-service compensation, after-hours on call support, and may be eligible for yearly bonuses contingent upon performance, productivity, and family feedback.

Child and Family Focus is looking for Respite Caregivers in Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties who are:

• Reliable
• Enjoy working with young people

We encourage applicants with personal hygiene care experience, college students working towards a degree in social work or educational field and anyone that has an understanding and empathy of special health needs in children.

Respite Caregivers will:

• Provide hourly relief for parents
• Provide care to children in their own homes
• Provide a fun and safe environment for the young person
• Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma‑Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.

Additional Information:

• This is a flexible, part‑time job serving children
• $18-20 an hour based on experience
• This is an Independent Contractor position
• Clearances, Background Checks, Drug Screenings, and other documentation is required for approval

• 18 years of age or older

CFF is an equal opportunity and drug free employer.We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.