Respite Care Worker - Afternoon/Evening Support (Part-Time)

Community Mainstreaming Associates; Westbury South (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Mainstreaming Associates is seeking a part-time Respite Care Worker to provide in-home and community-based support to children and individuals with developmental disabilities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, NY.

The role offers an afternoon/evening schedule (3:00 PM–7:00 PM) with a minimum of 3 hours per shift and pay of $17.00 per hour. You will help with daily living activities, community participation, and skill development while maintaining safety and respectful communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as respite care worker, babysitter, caregiver, or related role.
• Ability to communicate with nonverbal children 2–10.
• Strong commitment to safety and well-being of children.
• Availability to work a minimum of 3 hours per shift.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision.
• Friendly, approachable, patient, and dependable.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work communication.
• Preferred: experience in respite, direct support, childcare, or community-based services.
• Experience supporting nonverbal children or children with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support to strengthen community living and independent living skills.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, personal care, health-related needs, and community participation.
• Promote community inclusion by supporting individuals in community activities.
• Encourage development of positive relationships, social skills, and communication.
• Coordinate and participate in recreational, social, and community activities based on interests and goals.
• Help individuals access appropriate community services and resources.
• Support individuals in discussing behavioral concerns respectfully.
• Encourage outcomes-focused decision making and problem solving.
• Assist with communicating with Care Coordinators, vendors, healthcare providers, landlords and other service providers.
• Provide supervision to promote health, safety, independence and well-being.
• Follow individualized plans and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional communication with families and support teams.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Dependability

Independent work

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

Community Mainstreaming Associates is seeking a part-time Respite Care Worker to provide in-home and community-based support to children and individuals with developmental disabilities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, NY.

The role offers an afternoon/evening schedule (3:00 PM–7:00 PM) with a minimum of 3 hours per shift and pay of $17.00 per hour. You will help with daily living activities, community participation, and skill development while maintaining safety and respectful communication.