Specialized Respite Sitter

Overview

Competitive pay: $19–$21/hr + $2/hour for each additional child. We are an approved respite provider for families throughout San Diego County
, offering both ongoing weekly placements and flexible “On Call” assignments.

Regional Center Special Programs
:

• A supportive team environment with training and hands-on guidance
• Legal employment with direct deposit pay
• A meaningful opportunity to help families and neurodivergent children thrive
• We reimburse caregivers for up to 20 miles of their round trip, starting after the first 20 miles traveled

Are you passionate about working with children and want to make a meaningful difference? We’re hiring caring and dependable individuals for part-time positions on our respite care team
! Support neurodivergent children and teens—including those with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy—while gaining experience and bringing joy to local families.

• Support neurodivergent children and teens through respite care in family homes
• Engage children with engaging, creative activities and support learning through play

• Engaging, creative, and child-focused individuals who enjoy play, arts & crafts, reading, and supporting learning through fun
• Experience with special needs in any capacity is a huge plus
• Childcare or nanny experience preferred; references may come from paid or unpaid work
• Willingness to work with multiple families in various home environments
• Reliable and insured transportation to travel across San Diego County
• Cell phone with data to manage schedules and job info via app
• Flexible schedules – availability for part-time or full-time shifts between 12:00pm–9:00pm

• 12:00pm–6:00pm
• 2:30pm–6:30pm
• 12:30pm–8:30pm

• Paid orientation and training
• Employer-sponsored CPR/First Aid certification and Trustline registration (if needed)
• App-based tools to manage availability, assignments, and maximize your earnings

• The work environment will be active, kid-centric, and include cleanup of activities
• Part of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, and will be active play
• Essential
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • Position involves regular lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, and pushing
  • Must be able to lift 35 pounds safely
  • Must be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day
  • Will need to be able to react quickly to certain situations
  • May need to react to emergent situations in a calm, effective and safe manner

We’re excited to grow our team with passionate caregivers who are ready to support children with special needs through meaningful respite care
. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Note: Only applicants who meet the above requirements will proceed in the hiring process, which includes a phone screen, one-on-one interviews, reference checks, and background screening.