Respite Caregiver for Kids with Disabilities

Progressive Option Support Services; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Option Support Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide respite care for families of children with disabilities in New Jersey. This role focuses on caregiver relief, socialization, daily living activities, and building supportive home environments.

Applicants should have prior experience with children with disabilities, be willing to travel 10-15 miles, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to work weeknights, weekends, or day hours as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children with disabilities (Preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish a plus but not a requirement.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task throughout the entire shift.
• Willing to travel 10-15-mile radius.
• Minimum of six months of experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
• A working smartphone to utilize our applications.
• Driver's license with a clean abstract (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to families of children with disabilities like autism spectrum disorders.
• Provide assistance to families within the home setting for the purpose of caregiver relief.
• Provide necessary resources and support system development.
• Develop skills around socialization, play and leisure, and activities of daily living.
• Must be a team player
• Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills.
• Completes all required training successfully and regularly attends mandatory respite meetings and supervision meetings.
• Notes necessary documentation of services
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must agree to background check.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Spanish a plus

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Job description

Progressive Option Support Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide respite care for families of children with disabilities in New Jersey. This role focuses on caregiver relief, socialization, daily living activities, and building supportive home environments.

Applicants should have prior experience with children with disabilities, be willing to travel 10-15 miles, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to work weeknights, weekends, or day hours as scheduled.