Respite Worker
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J ARTHUR TRUDEAU MEMORIAL CENTER
Warwick, RI, US
Summary
Provide one-on-one support to children with special needs in their homes and community settings. Collaborate with families and care teams to follow individualized service and safety plans.
Job Description
Description
Where flexibility meets purpose.
Who We Are
For more than 60 years, the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities, and we’re not slowing down. We’re a nonprofit with a mission, a heart for community, and a reputation for caring. At Trudeau, we don’t just build programs—we build connections. And we’re pretty great to work with, too.
About the Role
Looking for a flexible job that feels good? We’re hiring Respite Workers to support children with special needs (ages 0–21) in their homes and communities. Whether it’s playing games, helping with routines, or supporting skill development, you’ll be a steady, positive presence for families who need a break—and a hand.
What You’ll Do
· Provide one-on-one support in the home or community
· Follow individualized Respite Service and Safety Plans
· Bring joy, structure, and meaningful engagement to each session
· Collaborate with families and care teams to ensure consistency and success
· Uphold dignity, rights, and respect in everything you do
What You Bring
· A high school diploma or GED
· A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
· Car insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
· A flexible mindset, compassionate heart, and playful spirit
· A willingness to learn, adapt, and bring your best
Why Join Us
· A flexible, part-time schedule that works around your life
· Work that matters—and makes a real difference
· Training and growth opportunities
· A culture of support, respect, and inclusiveness
· A mission that’s been making waves for six decades
Come see why people love working at Trudeau.
We’re more than a workplace, we’re a community. And we’re ready for you to join us.
For more than 60 years, Trudeau has served as the area’s leading provider of services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, .
We are one of the few human service organizations that serve individuals at all stages of life. We currently work with over 2,000 consumers annually throughout Rhode Island and in some cities and towns in nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity, and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.
We serve all individuals with compassion and respect, and are accessible and responsive. We actively seek their input to better serve their needs.
Founded
1964
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Warwick, Rhode Island
For more than 60 years, Trudeau has served as the area’s leading provider of services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, .
We are one of the few human service organizations that serve individuals at all stages of life. We currently work with over 2,000 consumers annually throughout Rhode Island and in some cities and towns in nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity, and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.
We serve all individuals with compassion and respect, and are accessible and responsive. We actively seek their input to better serve their needs.
Founded
1964
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Warwick, Rhode Island
