Job Description:

Easterseals DC MD VA partners with Childcare Aware of America and the United States Navy to offer the Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Respite Care Program. This program serves families of Active-Duty Navy sailors who have at least one child with disabilities and/or special needs. Each family can receive up to 40 hours of respite care a month. Goals of respite care include reducing caregiver burnout, keeping families healthy and strong, and keeping active-duty sailors mission ready.

We are looking for individuals interested in working as an in-home respite care provider for these families. All respite care providers are independent contractors. Responsibilities may include meal prepping, medication dispensation or reminders, participating in outdoor activities, attending appointments, homework help, crafts, facilitating therapy exercises, and much more. Responsibilities vary among families, but the main goal is to always provide a safe and supportive environment for the children.

This is a flexible part-time job that can be a great addition to your academic studies and/or other job. You can choose to work with one family or multiple based on your availability, and we tailor matches based on a variety of factors. This may be a great position if you are in the field(s) of occupational therapy, speech language pathology, disability studies, education, or psychology and have a passion for working with children and promoting health equity.

**Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all respite care providers are required to wear masks while providing respite care.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities
• The candidate must be reliable, trustworthy, responsible and love working with children
•  Reliable transportation
• 15-minute informational phone call
• 45-minute interview
• Willingness to complete specific prerequisites which are reimbursable (CPR/First Aid, background checks, online mini-courses, etc.).

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 to 2+ years of experience
• High school degree
• CPR Training

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $23.00 to $27.00 per hour. Pay rate is determined by relevant education and experience.
• Industry: Special Needs
• Availability: Part-time but can be full-time if there are multiple families in your area needing respite services

If you are interestedin this position, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Respite Coordinator at mjaster@eseal.org or 443.908.7760 to schedule a time to talk about the opportunity further via phone. Also, please feel free to pass this information along to any other individuals you feel would be a great fit for this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!