In-Home Respite Provider - North County Inland & Coastal

Overview

The In-Home Respite Provider (
North County Inland & Coastal
) cares for children, teens, and adults who have autism and/or other developmental disabilities in their homes and community settings. This role centers on fostering clients’ independence, socialization, and community involvement through individualized caregiving. By offering this service, the In-Home Respite Provider offers parents and guardians respite from their caregiving duties, thus contributing to the resilience of families within our community.

Our program serves clients ranging in age from 3 to 73 years old, with the majority of clients between the ages of 5 and 30+. Staff may be assigned to work with individuals across different age groups based on program and service needs.

We are currently only looking for providers to work in the following regions:

• Scripps Ranch, Poway, Mira Mesa, Miramar, La Jolla, Escondido, and Oceanside

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• Coordinate a flexible, part-time schedule that aligns with family needs, which may include working multiple sessions within a single day
  • Staff in this role are expected to maintain the agreed-upon schedule and availability for a minimum of 90 days following their date of hire.
• Weekly hours will vary based on client needs and availability
• Certain programmatic needs—such as new employee intake, trainings, or program-related contact—will occur during core business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed

• In-Person (Client Homes) - North County Inland & Coastal (Scripps Ranch, Poway, Mira Mesa, Miramar, La Jolla, Escondido, and Oceanside)
• Must reside within the San Diego County Region or within a 40-mile radius of the county

• Engage with parents and clients in a positive and professional manner, collaborating with families to fulfill the clients' needs effectively
• Provide one-on-one care and supervision for respite clients, both in their homes and community settings, aiming to enhance their independence, socialization, and community engagement, while ensuring their safety during scheduled respite appointments
• Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and supervisor to ensure continuity of care and client satisfaction
• Address the social, safety, and personal hygiene requirements of children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities
• Coordinate a flexible, part-time schedule that aligns with family needs, which may include working multiple sessions within a single day;
  Weekly hours will vary based on client needs and availability
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines and adhere to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 17 Section 58130(b), guidelines from DDS (Department of Developmental Services), and San Diego Regional Center

• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel regularly throughout San Diego County

• Minimum six (6) months of experience, including professional or personal experience, providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related caregiving role (such as nursing, special education, or in-home care) required or 6 units of coursework in the childcare field, special needs field, health field, or a related area

• Effective use of the English language, including speaking, reading, and writing
• Ability to perform all essential job functions independently, without supervision
• Access to and the capability to use technology (smartphone, tablet, or computer) for tasks like submitting timecards and mileage bi-weekly, completing mandatory online training, and receiving…