Direct Support Professional, Respite - Part Time

Child & Family Focus, Inc.·Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

$18 - $21/hrContract On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 13 days ago

Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional, Respite - Part Time · $18 - $21/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+7% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Pennsylvania ($16.75/hr, n=1906)

9 similar openings in the Upper Darby area

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,906 posted support services roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 64th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 7% above the Pennsylvania median for support services roles.

Provide temporary hourly relief and childcare for families raising children with mental health diagnoses in their homes or community. Implement trauma-informed care practices to ensure a fun, safe, and supportive environment for the young person.

Our Respite Program provides temporary childcare for families raising a child with a mental health diagnosis.

This is a part-time, fee-for-service, independent contractor position.

Respite Services are delivered on an hourly basis in the family’s home.

Hours vary from week to week based on the Respite Caregiver's availability and the assigned family's needs.

We value our approved Respite Caregivers!

Individuals approved to provide Respite Services will receive competitive, fee-for-service compensation, after-hours on call support, and may be eligible for yearly bonuses contingent upon performance, productivity, and family feedback.

Child and Family Focus is looking for Respite Caregivers in Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties who are: Compassionate Reliable Enjoy working with young people We encourage applicants with personal hygiene care experience, college students working towards a degree in social work or educational field and anyone that has an understanding and empathy of special health needs in children.

Respite Caregivers will: Provide hourly relief for parents Provide care to children in their own homes and/or community Provide a fun and safe environment for the young person Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.

Additional Information

This is a flexible, part-time job serving children $18-21 an hour based on experience This is an Independent Contractor position Clearances, Background Checks, Drug Screenings, and other documentation is required for approval Contact Information: If you are interested in becoming a Respite Caregiver, please contact the Respite Department in your county. Bucks County: (215) 366-5300 x 333 Delaware and Chester County: (610) 325- 3131 x 33 Essential Requirements: 18 years of age or older CFF is an equal opportunity and drug free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess an understanding of special health needs in children. Candidates must successfully complete background checks, drug screenings, and required clearances.

Communication
Empathy
Reliability
Childcare
Personal hygiene care
Trauma-informed care
Safety implementation

Benefits

Yearly bonuses
After-hours on call support

Posting details

Employment type: Contract
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $21/hr
Location: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
Application: Employer website

Support services demand in Pennsylvania

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