We’re hiring special needs caregivers! If you want a flexible schedule, get paid to make a difference, and take care of/mentor someone with special needs, keep reading!

Special Needs Careprovider aka Respite Services Providers & Habilitation Providers

The official job title is “Direct Care Services Provider.” But what is a direct care provider exactly? It’s someone who provides respite and habilitative care. So what is that? We know it can be confusing if you’re not familiar with the terms. So here’s a quick breakdown!

Respite care - what is it?

Providing respite care is a form of “babysitting” someone with special needs. You would interact with them in their home or in the community, which allows for their family or caregiver to take a break. Respite care pay ranges between $14.70 $15.50/hr.

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Habilitative care - what is it?

Habilitation is a form of tutoring for those with special needs. Habilitation provides higher pay than respite care because there are more responsibilities, like tracking data while on the job and teaching your companion different skills.

Habilitation providers help children with special needs develop and improve skills for daily living. This could include things like helping them to develop functions that they were incapable of doing on their own, and even helping them develop their social skills. You essentially become their life mentor.

With more responsibility, comes higher pay. Therefore, habilitative care pays between $16 - $17/hr.

If you enjoy…

  • Helping people with special needs

  • Choosing the number of hours you work

  • Getting paid to make a positive impact

  • Working one on one vs with large groups

  • A flexible work schedule

  • Opportunities for growth

Keep reading. This could be a great fit!

Qualifications

  • Whether you have previous experience in this capacity or this just sounds like the type of career path you would like to pursue… we want to hear from you!

  • You’re at least 18 years old and are authorized to work in the U.S.

  • You’ll need to have reliable transportation

More info

  • Respite: $14.70-$16.00/hr

  • Habilitation: $16.00 - $17.00/hr

  • Location: Arizona

  • Part-time & full time options available

  • We provide training, making sure you are prepped and ready to go once you are “matched” to your family.

There is a high demand for providers like you. Families in need of services are located throughout the valley, which means there could be a special child in your neighborhood waiting to meet you. As the number of children diagnosed with autism grows daily, so does the need for quality providers.

HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS

  • Flexible schedule

  • Work close to home or school

  • Paid certifications/training

  • Accrue paid time off

  • Bonus programs

  • Continuing education classes

  • Gain valuable experience

  • Advancement opportunities

  • Professional and team support

  • Staff/provider social get-togethers

We offer one of the highest pay scales and offer a variety of benefits for those providers who excel in providing services.

YOUR IMPACT

Join our team of dedicated providers that truly make EE Support Services’ programs second to none. We continue to believe that family members and providers are recognized as important team members in helping a child learn new skills and enabling them to participate and interact in quality life experiences. Because of this founding belief, EE Support Services implements a “personalized matching” approach, to ensure the best outcome.