Respite Care Specialist — Flexible Scheduling & Impact

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Respite Care Worker to provide temporary care and supportive activities for children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). You will work in homes or community settings, offering safe, engaging experiences and collaborating with families to promote wellbeing.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience, along with strong communication, compassion, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience with children with special needs and their families.
• Compassion, patience, and the ability to connect with diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with EHR is a plus.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for children in their homes or community settings.
• Engage children in recreational activities that build on their strengths, skills, and interests.
• Collaborate with Health Home providers and parents to ensure children’s needs are met during respite care.
• Maintain clear and timely documentation within 48 hours of service delivery.
• Communicate openly with children and families about activities and observations.
• Perform other related responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Time management

MS Office familiarity

EHR knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Respite Care Worker to provide temporary care and supportive activities for children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). You will work in homes or community settings, offering safe, engaging experiences and collaborating with families to promote wellbeing.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience, along with strong communication, compassion, and time-management skills.