Respite Provider - - 4848

General information

Date

Monday, September 8, 2025

Location

WI - Black River Falls

Position Level

Individual Contributor I

Employment Type

Part time

Career Field

Caregiver

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.

Job Posting:

Youth Respite Provider – Safety, Support & Emotional Regulation

We are seeking a caring, attentive Youth Respite Provider to support a vibrant young boy with autism in the Black River Falls area. This meaningful role focuses on one-on-one care that emphasizes emotional regulation, safety supervision, and structured support within a consistent, nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and flexible, with a genuine passion for supporting neurodivergent youth. If you’re dependable and eager to make a positive impact on a child’s daily life, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Black River Falls, WI

Compensation: $17.66/hour

Schedule: Saturdays, Noon–5 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, safety-focused care and supervision.
• Support emotional regulation with calm, consistent responses to behavioral challenges.
• Create a structured, secure, and predictable environment.
• Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, in a respectful and supportive way.
• Engage the child in supportive, age-appropriate activities.

Ideal Candidate

• Calm, observant, and able to maintain a safe, structured setting.
• Experienced with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory/behavioral needs.
• Comfortable supporting both active play and quiet moments for regulation.
• Skilled at de-escalation, redirection, and following care routines.
• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable to the child’s emotional and developmental needs.
• Strong communicator who values collaboration with the family.

Requirements

• Must pass a caregiver/criminal background check.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record.
• Experience with non-verbal communication methods preferred, but not required.

Why This Role Matters

Make a real difference by helping a child feel safe, supported, and seen. Join this family as a steady, caring presence in their child’s life and positively impact his daily experiences.

For questions or other inquiries, feel free to email us at cdwibrokers@consumerdirectcare.com

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*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.