Respite Care Specialist

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.

We Look For:

• 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

Example Sitter Shifts:

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

Additional Benefits:

• 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

Working Conditions and Requirements:

• The work environment will be active, kid-centric, and include clean-up 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.