Respite Provider

General information

Date
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Location
WI - Wausau
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.


We are looking for an experienced Respite Provider to assist a young Autistic girl in the family home. 
The child needs significant supervision and behavioral management. 
 
The young girl is very sociable and adventurous, enjoys sensory, textural and water play.  Enjoying messy craft activities and reading. She is also interested in music, and likes her tablet games!
 
Schedule:
1 day every other week 
1 day during the weekend every other week
 
Compensation: 
$14.13 per hour
 
Responsibilities:
  • Providing care for child including bathing, toileting, meal prep and medication administration
  • Assisting with daily life skills
  • 1:1 safety supervision-line of sight at all times
  • Assist with regulation techniques during heightened behaviors
  • Enjoy crafting and engaging in activities with children
 
Qualifications:
  • Experience with Autism spectrum disorder required
  • ACTIVE respite provider that will be able to keep up with child
  • Experience with managing triggered behaviors that can be aggressive.
  • Consistently keep child engaged with multiple activities
  • 1:1 line of sight supervision at all times,  as elopement is a risk due to a recent move
  • Provider should be empathetic, sensitive and careful with their words and communication with child
  • Prior experience with special needs required
  
*Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
*Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of employment.
*Must be comfortable with pets in home. -Family has multiple small dogs in home.
*Pass background check before hire.


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.

Base Min.
$ 14.13
Base Max.
$ 14.13