Your Home/Community: Teen Respite Care

Job Overview

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable Teen Respite Provider to support a teenager who experiences emotional regulation challenges and occasional aggressive behaviors. The ideal candidate will have experience with de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, and the ability to remain calm and supportive during heightened emotional situations. This role provides short-term supervision and support to ensure the teen’s safety and well-being while offering caregivers scheduled relief.

Location: Out in the Local Community or Your Home
Schedule: Every Other Weekend, Friday-Sunday
Compensation: $512/Weekend or $256/Overnight
Opportunity to build on additional hours at $17.66/Hour

Key Responsibilities
• Provide one-on-one respite care in your home and/or community
• Support the teen during periods of emotional distress using verbal de-escalation and calming strategies
• Maintain a safe, structured, and respectful environment
• Model appropriate coping skills and emotional regulation techniques
• Redirect behavior using positive behavior support strategies
• Assist with daily activities as appropriate (meals, homework, leisure activities)
• Monitor for triggers and early warning signs of escalation
• Follow established behavior support plans and safety protocols
• Communicate effectively with caregivers regarding behaviors, progress, and concerns
• Document incidents or notable behaviors as required

Required Qualifications
• Experience working with teens who exhibit aggression, emotional dysregulation, or behavioral challenges
• Demonstrated knowledge of de-escalation techniques (verbal calming, redirection, emotional validation)
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and non-reactive during challenging situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to follow behavior plans and caregiver instructions

Why This Role Matters
Make a real difference by helping a child feel safe, supported, and seen. Join this family as a steady, caring presence in their child’s life and positively impact his daily experiences.
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* If hired, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) will not be your legal employer on record. If hired by a member or their Managing Party, your legal employer on record would be the Member. CDCN’s role is to assist the Member or Managing Party in recruiting a Direct Care Worker. The Member or Managing Party has the sole authority to hire or dismiss any potential Direct Care Worker. *