What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Relief Provider (Respite) position at Parc Center for Disabilities?
Description
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life — One Hour at a Time
Are you compassionate, reliable, and experienced in caring for children with special needs? Join Parc Center for Disabilities as a Caregiver Relief Provider and provide vital respite care to families in our community. This flexible, part-time role offers meaningful work that directly supports children with developmental disabilities and their caregivers—right in the comfort of their homes.
Who We Are
Parc Center for Disabilities provides life-changing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities across the Tampa Bay Area. Our vision is a community where all individuals live with dignity and are treated with respect. Every day, we deliver exceptional care and support with purpose and compassion.
Our Core Values – Together We RISE:
- Respect – We honor every person’s dignity and treat all individuals as people first.
- Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards, always doing the right thing.
- Service – We serve with compassion, purpose, and a commitment to excellence.
- Empathy – We lead with understanding, stepping into the world of those we serve.
Position Summary
As a Caregiver Relief Provider, you’ll work directly in family homes, offering short-term respite care for children with special needs. This break allows parents and guardians the opportunity to recharge while knowing their child is safe, engaged, and cared for by a trusted provider. You'll also offer families helpful resources and support under the guidance of our Caregiver Relief Services team.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and supervision for children with developmental disabilities, trauma, or delays in their home environment
- Support basic care needs such as feeding, toileting, hygiene, and play
- Develop a flexible care schedule in collaboration with the family
- Accurately document care provided during each visit
- Maintain timely communication with both program leadership and caregivers
- Share additional support resources as needed
- Attend mandatory staff meetings
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- 1 year of experience in childcare (Preferred)
- Prior experience working with individuals with special needs (Preferred)
- Valid Florida Driver’s License (Required)
- Must pass Level II Background Screening
- Drug-Free Workplace compliance required
Physical Requirements
To perform this role, you must be able to:
- Respond to children’s needs and emergencies promptly
- Lift up to 45 pounds
- Transition quickly between sitting, standing, and floor-level positioning
- See, hear, and communicate effectively in English with children, caregivers, and staff
- Move safely and quickly within 30 feet to reach a child
Job Details
- Compensation: $16/hour
- Schedule: Part-time, flexible hours
- Daytime hours available
- Primarily evenings and weekends
- Must work at least 1 weekend day per month
- Must work a minimum of 10 hours per month
Why Join Parc?
By joining Parc Center for Disabilities, you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team making a measurable impact in the lives of families across Tampa Bay. Our Caregiver Relief Providers are more than just childcare professionals—they are trusted partners and lifelines for the families we serve.
If you are patient, dependable, and driven by purpose, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and be the reason a family rests easier today.
Salary : $16