Respite Provider

General information

Date
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Location
WI - Menomonie
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 seeking an energetic, compassionate Respite Provider to work 1:1 with a young, elementary-aged boy with autism. Care will take place in the child’s home and nearby parks. He is mostly non-verbal, sensory-seeking, and thrives with routine and physical activity.

Pay: $17.66/hour
Schedule: 6 hours/week, Saturdays & Sundays (11am–4pm preferred)

Responsibilities:
  • Provide 1:1 supervision and care in the home and the community
  • Support sensory and play-based activities (trampoline, swings, balls, music, TV)
  • Encourage communication via signs, gestures, and a communication pad
  • Assist with basic personal care (pull-up/restroom)
  • Ensure safety, especially with elopement and outdoor play

Ideal Candidate:
  • Energetic, patient, reliable, and physically able to keep up with an active child
  • Experienced with autism or developmental differences
  • Calm and confident in managing behaviors
  • Creative in engaging the child and redirecting attention

Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • 2–3 references
  • Pass a background check
For questions or other inquiries, feel free to email us at cdwibrokers@consumerdirectcare.com

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You 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
Base Max.
$ 17.66
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