Specialized Respite Sitter

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.

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