Now Hiring: Part-Time Neurodiversity-Affirming Respite Care Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Our agency is looking for a compassionate, reliable, and values-aligned caregiver to support a bright, creative 6-year-old autistic child in a permanent, part-time respite care position. This role is perfect for someone who believes care should be rooted in relationship, respect for autonomy, and affirmation—not compliance.

Position Details

• Start Date: October 1 (employment paperwork & background checks completed by early September)

• Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

• Hours: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

• Pay Rate: $23/hour

• Location: Pickup from therapy in Stuart, then care provided in the family’s Port St. Lucie home

Responsibilities

• Provide engaged, direct care aligned with neurodiversity-affirming principles

• Support interest-led activities that promote emotional and physical well-being

• Follow the child’s lead while honoring sensory and communication needs

• Maintain constant supervision for safety without coercion or control-based strategies

• Foster a calm, affirming environment rooted in trust, presence, and gentle boundaries

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Clear, respectful communication skills & willingness to collaborate with parents

• Valid driver’s license & safe driving record

• Reliable, punctual, and values-aligned

• Skilled in providing supportive, non-directive care

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should reach out to Safe Space Sitters to be considered for this role. Please send your resume and a brief statement about your caregiving philosophy to safespacesitters@outlook.com