Paid weekend respite opportunity · Beachwood area

Help Jose enjoy safe, active weekends.

We are looking for caring, dependable and experienced respite providers to spend meaningful one-to-one time with Jose, a friendly and energetic 12-year-old with Jansen-de Vries syndrome and autism.

Jose needs an adult role model, not a new best friend or a babysitter. He needs someone exceptional that is firm yet kind, direct yet empathetic. Someone that follows through on everything to earn his trust, even when he doesn’t like what you are following through on!

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Jose proudly holding a fish during a family fishing trip

Meet Jose

Two weekend shifts needed

Please select morning or afternoon. Consistency and reliability are very important.

Saturday & Sunday Mornings

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday Afternoons

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Meet Jose

Jose is social, verbal and full of personality. He enjoys having someone who engages with him, shares his interests and helps him experience the community safely.

Activities Jose enjoys

Music, games and fun, structured activities
Building things and understanding how they work
Trying enjoyable activities with a trusted companion
Conversation, humor and positive personal attention
Walks, playgrounds, parks and community outings
Basketball, soccer, swimming and other active recreation
Fishing and spending time outdoors

What Jose needs

Continuous, attentive one-to-one supervision
A calm provider who recognizes early signs of distress
Patient redirection and positive de-escalation
Clear expectations, predictable transitions and structure
Support with safety awareness at home and in the community
Respect for his dignity, personality and medical complexity

Minimum requirements

This position requires meaningful special-needs experience. It is not intended as an entry-level babysitting role.

At least three years (5+ strongly preferred) of relevant experience supporting children with autism, developmental disabilities, complex behaviors or needs similar to Jose’s.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm, patient and effective during difficult or unexpected situations.
Experience with positive behavior support, redirection and de-escalation.
Dependable transportation and willingness to participate in local community activities.
Ability to pass required background and reference checks.
CPI Training
Cuyahoga Board of Developmental Disability HPC certification or willingness to complete it before beginning.
Strong communication skills and willingness to follow Jose’s ISP established safety and support plan.
Reliability and consistent weekend availability for the shifts accepted.
Professional references from a school, agency, family or special-needs program are strongly preferred.

Could you be the right person for Jose?

We are looking for someone exceptional who sees Jose as a whole person—not simply a diagnosis—and who can make his weekends safer, happier and more engaging.

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