Direct Support Professional, Respite - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fee-for-service compensation

On-call support after hours

Potential yearly bonuses

Independent contractor

Flexible part-time hours

Job summary

Child-and-Family-Focus,-Inc. is seeking Respite Caregivers for Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties to provide flexible, part-time services in families' homes.

This independent contractor role offers hourly pay ($18–$20) on a fee-for-service basis, with after-hours on-call support and potential yearly bonuses based on performance and family feedback. Caregivers will support parents by providing hourly relief, caring for children in their own homes, and creating a fun, safe environment for the

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Experience in care or working with children preferred.
• College students studying social work or education encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide hourly relief for parents.
• Care for 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

Compassionate

Reliable

Enjoy working with youth

Education

Social work/education studies students

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:

• 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.