Direct Support Professional, Respite - Part Time

Child and Family Focus Inc.; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Child and Family Focus Inc. is seeking Respite Caregivers to provide hourly relief for families in Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties.

This is a flexible, part-time, fee-for-service, independent contractor position. Caregivers deliver care to children in their own homes or communities, create a fun and safe environment, and apply Trauma-Informed Care principles including Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment.

Qualifications

• Part-time, independent contractor position.
• Experience or interest in caring for children with health needs or disabilities.
• College students pursuing social work or education are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide hourly relief for parents.
• Provide care to children in their own homes and/or community.
• Create a fun and safe environment for the young person.
• Apply Trauma-Informed Care principles: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment.

Skills

Reliable

Enjoy working with youth

Empathy for children with health needs

Education

College student in social work or education field

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 homesand/or community
• 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
• $18-21an 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.