Respite Care Specialist

Jovie of CA, WA, and MN • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are an approved respite provider for families throughout San Diego County, offering both ongoing weekly placements and flexible “On Call” assignments. 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’re excited to grow our team with passionate caregivers who are ready to support children with special needs through meaningful respite care.

Requirements

• Engaging, creative, and child-focused individuals who enjoy play, arts & crafts, reading, and supporting learning through fun
• 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
• 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
• Meet requirements for phone screen, one-on-one interviews, reference checks, and background screening

Nice To Haves

• Experience with special needs in any capacity is a huge plus!
• Childcare or nanny experience preferred; references may come from paid or unpaid work

Responsibilities

• Support neurodivergent children and teens—including those with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy
• Engage in play, arts & crafts, reading, and supporting learning through fun
• Manage schedules and job info via app
• Clean-up of activities
• Spend part of each day outside, weather permitting, and engage in active play

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $19–$21/hr + $2/hour for each additional child
• 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
• Reimbursement for up to 20 miles of their round trip, starting after the first 20 miles traveled
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed