Respite Support Professional (PRN - Flexible Hours)

ChildServe; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flex.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan with company  +

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

ChildServe in Iowa City is seeking a Respite Assistant to provide personal care and supervision for children with special health care needs in families' homes and in the community. Flexible hours—most shifts after 4pm Monday–Friday or on weekends—offer meaningful hands-on support, 1:1 care, and the chance to build your resume in social work, education, therapy, psychology, and nursing.

Required: be at least 16 years old; those 18+ may be asked to drive as a ChildServe authorized driver, must

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Those 18 and over must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver, if required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs; be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Responsibilities

• Have fun with kids while their regular caregivers get a break
• Be creative while engaging children in activities
• Provide 1:1 care in the child’s home or in the community
• Receive ongoing training and supervision
• Great resume builder for those interested in social work, education, therapy, psychology, and nursing

Skills

English communication

Lift 35 lbs

Mobility & physical fitness

Age 16+

Job description

Do you want to get paid to have fun? If so, ChildServe Respite has a job for you! As a Respite Assistant, you will provide personal care and supervision for children with special health care needs in our clients home and out in the community.

Schedule

Flexible hours! Most shifts occur after 4pm Monday – Friday or on the weekends.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Have fun with kids while their regular caregivers get a break
• Be creative while engaging children in activities
• Provide 1:1 care in the child’s home or in the community
• Receive ongoing training and supervision
• Great resume builder for those interested in social work, education, therapy, psychology, and nursing

What You’ll Need:

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply
• Those 18 and over must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver, if required. This includes passing a motor vehicle record check and car safety check and able to provide a valid driver’s license and insurance
• Ability to lift up -to 35 lbs. be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children’s specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.