Direct Support Professional, Respite - Part Time

Child and Family Focus, Inc; Swarthmore (Delaware County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay: $18–$20

Flexible part-time schedule

Independent contractor

After-hours on-call support

Job summary

Child and Family Focus, Inc. seeks Respite Caregivers to provide temporary childcare in families' homes in Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties. This flexible, part-time, fee-for-service role is an independent contractor position with hours varying weekly based on family needs.

The role offers pay of $18–$20 per hour, with potential eligibility for yearly bonuses contingent on performance, productivity, and family feedback, plus after-hours on-call support.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Enjoy working with young people

Education

College student pursuing a 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.