Family Support Services is a private, nonprofit agency that provides respite services to caregivers (birth

parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and relatives) of children who are abused, neglected, drug

exposed, developmentally disabled, HIV positive or who are at risk due to issues of abuse. The goal of the

respite program is to strengthen and support families caring for children with special needs by providing them

with a break from the challenges of caring for their children.

JOB DUTIES:
Provide for children’s physical care needs: toileting, diapering, feeding, bathing, grooming, etc.

Plan and engage the children in age appropriate and developmentally stimulating activities.

Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques including modeling, redirection, positive

reinforcement, and other discipline methods that exclude physical punishment.

Follows through on the routine or plan as stated by the family.

Takes children out in the community as directed by parents.

Maintains clear and professional boundaries with clients.

Exercises good judgment in decision making situations.

Utilize universal precautions routinely.
Complete and submit all administrative and program forms accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely

manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a GED/High School diploma

Must have childcare experience

Ability to work with children who have special needs and/or may present challenging behavioral issues

Respect for and ability to work with persons from diverse ethnic backgrounds

Must receive criminal record clearance (via fingerprints and child abuse registry)

Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification

Maintain annual TB Test

Maintain annual required documentation

Must be physically able to perform all job responsibilities related to the care of children which may

include duties such as bending, lifting or kneeling

Successful completion of FSS’s training program

Access to a motor vehicle in good working order

COVID-19 vaccination required

HOURS OF WORK / AVAILABILITY: Flexible. The majority of work available is in the afternoons,

evenings and weekends. Must be available to work a minimum of 24 hours per month.

TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:

Contact Raelene Okoh - e-mail rokoh@fssba.org or call at (510) 834-2443, (cell) (510) 220-7136

Family Support Services, 303 Hegenberger Road, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94621

For more information go to our website at www.fssba.org

We are hiring for this position on an ongoing basis.

Family Support Services is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive full

consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,

health status or national origin.