Respite Provider

Description & Requirements If you would like more information about our company, you can visit our website here:Who We Are - CDWI This is a heartwarming opportunity for compassionate providers who love making a difference! We work with members throughout Wisconsin to find providers that fit each of their needs. Our goal is to help individuals be in more control of their own supports and to have a say in who is assisting them. This helps them to stay in their own homes as long as possible. We are looking for a compassionate, energetic Youth Respite Provider to support a lively young boy with non-verbal autism. The ideal candidate will be patient, engaging, and skilled in creating a fun and enriching environment. Comfort with alternative communication methods, such as using a word board, is essential. This role requires flexibility, creativity, and a positive, patient approach to help make the child's day enjoyable and meaningful.Respite is provided in the child's home. Compensation:$17.66 per hourSchedule:Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PMKey Responsibilities: • Provide one-on-one care and supervision for an energetic young boy with non-verbal autism. • Assist with communication using a word board and other alternative communication methods. • Ensure the child’s safety and well-being during indoor and outdoor activities. • Engage the child in high-energy, fun, and age-appropriate activities, including games, sports, walks, or recreational activities. • Assist with personal care, including toileting, while maintaining the child’s dignity. • Offer consistent encouragement to foster the child’s skills, confidence, and interests. • Monitor the child’s behavior, responding with patience, adaptability, and understanding. • Maintain a safe and secure environment for activities. Qualifications: • Previous experience working with children, especially those with autism or developmental disabilities. • Comfortable using communication tools like a word board or other augmentative communication methods. • High-energy and proactive, with the ability to engage in physical activities with the child. • Able to assist with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner. • Patient, flexible, and understanding in responding to the child’s needs. • Ability to create a calm and supportive environment in energetic situations. • Experience with non-verbal children or those with communication challenges is preferred. • CPR and First Aid certification is a plus (or willingness to obtain certification). Requirements: • Must pass a caregiver/criminal background check. • Authorization to work in the U.S.For questions or other inquiries, feel free to email us at cdwibrokers@consumerdirectcare.comFor more opportunities, visit our Facebook Page:CDWI FacebookYou can also complete this form to be contacted regarding other opportunities in your area:https://forms.office.com/r/bNA70UHRTF *If hired, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) will not be your legal employer on record. If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, your legal employer on record would be the Member. CDCN’s role is to assist the Member or Managing Party in recruiting a Direct Care Worker. The Member or Managing Party has the sole authority to hire or dismiss any potential Direct Care Worker. Base Min. $ 17.66 Salary: . Date posted: 06/07/2025

Location: Black River Falls, WI, US

Posted Date: 6/15/2025