Special Kids Special Families is seeking interested candidates who are willing to become Crisis Respite Care

Providers for children and/or adults who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis; and are needing a break

from their own home setting. This specific program is in partnership with Beacon Health Options and the

Colorado Crisis Services to develop home settings with the ability to provide for the necessary care of an

individual. Your assistance with providing respite may mean a child or adult will not be involved in a family

disruption, experience abuse or go into a treatment facility.

We are looking for providers who can care for HIGH needs children and adults that require supervision and

participate in a team approach to ensure that the person in need receives services. The background of the

individuals in need may be a developmental disability, dual diagnosis, physical or cognitive disability, social

and/or emotional challenges. Some individuals may have experienced trauma, may be in need of time away

from an escalating situation or are being discharged from a hospital facility but not yet ready to return home.

Compensation is available and based on level of care - up to $85/day.

Basic Requirements for Crisis Respite Care Providers:

• Professional skills and demeanor

• Attend multiple and ongoing trainings provided by Special Kids Special Families

• Willing to have a background check with everyone in the household

• Willing to provide a safe, stable & nurturing home / respite provided in your home

• Home must meet health & safety standards / administer home inspection

• Ability to relate to others and their specific situations

• Have a culturally sensitive mind-set

• Willing to report and document daily events

• Flexibility to work with crisis respite situations as well as for planned situations

• Willing to work with the SKSF Team through the licensing process

• Good communication skills and willingness to work with a professional team

• Medical or health related background (preferred but not required)

If you are interested in this position please contact us at:

Jenny Stalnaker
Adult care
719-447-8983 x 45
jstalnaker@sksfcolorado.org

OUR MISSION
To promote, strengthen, and support

individuals with disabilities,
their families and caregivers

Special Kids Special Families
1915 Aerotech Drive, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80916

SKSFcolorado.org | 719-447-8983

Sandra Dunlap
Child care
719-345-1735 x15
sdunlap@sksfcolorado.org