Respite Care Center Manager

For 40 years, Kids on the Move has been a cornerstone of support for families and children across Utah. We've built a legacy based on genuine care, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement in the services we provide. Our team is dedicated to empowering families, and we pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where both staff and families grow together.

The impact we've had on the community over these four decades speaks to our mission of creating lasting, positive change for children and their families.

As a Respite Care Center Manager
, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children with special needs and providing meaningful relief to their caregivers. This role oversees center-based respite nights, ensuring a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children, volunteers, and families. You’ll supervise care, manage safety and behavior support, coordinate volunteers, and—when qualified—provide nursing care for medically fragile children. This is a rewarding, mission-driven role with a predictable, limited schedule and a powerful impact on families in our community.

Join our team at Kids on the Move and help us continue to empower families, one child at a time.

• Current RN, LPN, CNA, or RBT certification required (equivalent education or training in special needs or developmental disabilities may be considered)
• Prior experience working with children with special needs or behavioral challenges strongly preferred
• Provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate care to children during respite sessions
• Supervise children and volunteers to ensure safety, engagement, and appropriate support
• Address behavioral challenges professionally and maintain a structured environment
• Communicate with families at drop-off and pick-up regarding child needs and incidents
• Maintain accurate documentation, including attendance logs and incident reports
• Collaborate with volunteer supervisors to ensure proper child supervision
• When qualified, administer medications, g-tube feedings, and monitor medical conditions as required
• Uphold KOTM policies, confidentiality standards, and core values

• One Friday or Saturday evening per month
• Shift time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM (4.5 hours)
• Opportunity to trade shifts with another Respite Care Center Manager as needed
• Occasional quarterly trainings held on weeknights

• Meaningful, mission-driven work with a predictable schedule
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a direct impact for children and families
• Additional shifts may be available but are not guaranteed

• $15.00 – $30.00 per hour
  , based on credentials and experience
• RBT or CNA: starting around $15/hour
• LPN: starting around $25/hour
• RN: starting around $30/hour