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Summer Respite Care Specialist

Jovie
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
Competitive pay: $19–$21/hr $2/hour for each additional child

Looking for a meaningful and flexible summer job working with kids? We’re hiring seasonal summer sitters to support families throughout San Diego County!

We are an approved respite provider, offering both short-term summer placements and flexible “On Call” assignments, perfect for students or anyone looking to make a difference during the summer months.

Why Join Our Summer Team?

  • A supportive team environment with training and hands-on guidance
  • Legal employment with direct deposit pay
  • A meaningful opportunity to support families and neurodivergent children during summer break
  • Mileage reimbursement (up to 20 miles round trip, after the first 20 miles)

About The Role

Spend your summer making an impact! You’ll support neurodivergent children and teens—including those with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy—through engaging, fun, and supportive care.

We Look For:

  • Energetic, engaging, and child-focused individuals who enjoy play, outdoor activities, arts & crafts, and creative learning
  • Experience with special needs is a huge plus (but not required)
  • Childcare or nanny experience preferred (paid or unpaid)
  • Willingness to work with multiple families in different home settings
  • Reliable, insured transportation to travel throughout San Diego County
  • A cell phone with data to manage schedules via our app
  • Summer availability, with flexible part-time or full-time shifts (typically between 12:00pm–9:00pm)

Example Summer Shifts:

  • 12:00pm–6:00pm
  • 2:30pm–6:30pm
  • 12:30pm–8:30pm

Additional Benefits:

  • Paid orientation and training
  • Employer-sponsored CPR/First Aid certification and Trustline registration (if needed)
  • App-based tools to manage availability, assignments, and maximize earnings

Working Conditions:

  • Active, hands-on, and kid-focused environment
  • Includes indoor and outdoor play, activities, and light clean-up

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
  • Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and getting up/down from the floor
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in various situations

Join Us This Summer!

We’re excited to grow our team with compassionate caregivers ready to support children with special needs through meaningful respite care. If you’re looking for a rewarding summer position, apply today!

Note: Only applicants who meet the above requirements will proceed in the hiring process, which includes a phone screen, interviews, reference checks, and a background screening.

If you want, I can also make a shorter version for job boards (like Indeed) or a more casual version for social media recruiting

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