Respite Worker Application
Apply to become a paid Utah DSPD respite worker for an individual with a disability. Receive a flexible job, a generous $2,000 program completion stipend, an additional $1,000 stipend for those working in Cache, Iron, Washington, and San Juan Counties, and potential internship credit!
This program is currently for those who will work in Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Cache, Iron, Washington, or San Juan counties only, and is funded by a grant from DSPD.
Please Note: We have filled all of our available positions and are not accepting new respite worker applications. Thank you for your interest in UtahRespite.Care.
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Are you Compassionate, Curious, and Creative? Are you ready to SEE those with disabilities and CHANGE their world and yours? *
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Would you like a $2,000 stipend for receiving awesome training and becoming employed—making up to $22 an hour (on top of the $2,000 stipend)—to work with individuals with disabilities in the following counties: Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Cache, Iron, Washington, or San Juan? *
An additional $1,000 stipend is available for respite workers who live and work in rural counties (Cache, Iron, Washington, or San Juan).
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Are you 18 years or older? *
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Are you legally authorized to work in the US, willing to get a background check, and complete employment forms such as an I-9 and W4? *
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Which of the following days are you available for two days of training with individuals with disabilities and a conference at the University of Utah? *
Select at least two dates. If traveling from a rural county (Cache, Washington, Iron, or San Juan), consider selecting two consecutive dates and staying overnight. Select as many dates as you can to increase your chances of being selected for the program. The training will include interactive presentations, food, and materials to get you started!
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Are you willing to complete our 2-hour online respite worker training modules before you are hired by a family that has a child with a disability? *
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Are you willing to attend an online meeting for respite workers who are participating in the UtahRespite.Care program and complete a feedback survey? *
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Are you okay with us creating an online respite worker profile for you that can only be viewed by participating UtahRespite.Care families, who are looking for a respite worker? *
Your profile will show your name, preferred contact method (email and/or cell phone number), gender, county, city, skills, work experience, and photo.
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Please provide your contact information. *
This is used to provide you with support and connect you with families.
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Please select all the contact methods you want to be displayed on your members-only website profile on UtahRespite.Care. *
Select at least one.
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If you speak a second language, please enter which one.
How long are you willing to travel one way to provide respite care if you are reimbursed $21.94 per hour for your travel time? *
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In which Utah counties are you willing to work? *
Select all that apply.
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Which age group do you prefer working with? *
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Which gender do you prefer working with? *
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What kinds of tasks can you do, or are open to learning, if a parent is willing to teach you?
Please Note: The majority of individuals will NOT require this level of care and not being able or willing to provide this care will not disqualify you. Select all that apply.
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How many hours per week are you willing to work during the summer? *
You can adjust your availability in the fall.
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Which of the following days and times during the summer are you available for respite work? *
This information will be displayed on your online profile. You can adjust your availability in the fall. Select all that apply.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Selecting at least one day and time is required.
Are you currently working as one or more of the following?
Select all that apply.
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If you are a student, are you interested in having this opportunity be part of your college credit, internship, or capstone project? *
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If you are a student, which school do you attend? *
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If you are in college or have a degree, what is your major or area of study?
What else can you share that would let us know you are a great fit? *
Please provide details as this will appear in your online profile for parents to view and contact you for employment! Include items such as prior experience with people with disabilities? How long? Career goals? Volunteer work? Special interest in working with people with disabilities? What are your special gifts or talents? Why are you interested in working with individuals with disabilities?
How did you hear about UtahRespite.Care? *
Select all that apply.
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