Direct Support Professional, Respite - Part Time

Child & Family Focus, Inc.; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Child & Family Focus, Inc. is seeking Respite Caregivers to provide in-home, temporary care for children with mental health needs. This part-time, fee-for-service role is an independent contractor position, with hours set by families.

Compensation ranges from $18–$20 per hour, with after-hours on-call support and possible yearly bonuses based on performance and family feedback. Applicants must be 18+ and able to complete required clearances.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Clearances, Background Checks, Drug Screenings and other documentation required for approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide hourly relief for parents in the family home.
• Provide care to children in their own homes.
• Create a fun and safe environment for the young person.
• Apply the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Enjoy working with young people

Education

College student pursuing degree in 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:

• Compassionate
• 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

Contact Information:

If you are interested in becoming a Respite Caregiver, please contact the Respite Department in your county.

• Bucks County: [phone] x 333
• Delaware and Chester County: (610) 325- 3131 x 33

Essential Requirements:

• 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.