Respite Provider - - 7550

General information

Date

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Location

WI - Eau Claire

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’re searching for an engaging, patient, and fun Respite Provider to support a young boy with special needs in the local Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls community. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on activities, understands emotional regulation, and can balance structure with fun!

You’ll spend time out in the community doing activities and helping him build real-life skills, confidence, and independence - all while having a great time! He enjoys exploring, creating, and learning in his own unique, scientific way.

Location: Out in the Local Community

Examples: YMCA, Bowling, 4 Treasures, Children's Museum (Parents supply entry fees!)

Schedule: 5 hours per week to start - Building up to 10 hours per week in the summer

April Availability: Tues/Thurs 3:00-8:00 PM
May Availability: Tues/Fri 3:00-8:00 PM
Flexible start/end time

Compensation: $14.13/Hour

About The Child:

• Curious and very scientific in his thinking - Likes to hear the "Why/How" of things

• Enjoys swinging, listening to music, crafts, building, and walks

• Can be independent and less socially driven, but still benefits from connection

• Generally flexible and adapts well to providers

• He sometimes struggles with staying focused and completing tasks given to him

• Tends to be very chill but he can feel dysregulated when feeling rushed or is facing deadlines

• Meltdowns are rare, but when they occur it may include strong language that he doesn't truly mean

Support Style That Works Best:

• Calm, patient, and emotionally attuned

• Gives space when needed, while staying present

• Addresses behaviors after he’s had time to regulate

• Encourages responsibility and task completion in a supportive way

• Works well with someone who is intellectually and emotionally available (he tends to respond especially well to male providers, but all are welcome to apply!)

• Some use of American Sign Language (ASL) helps with understanding

Fluency is not required, but willingness to learn basic signs is expected!

Ideal Candidate:

• Enjoys working with children with unique needs

• Creative, dependable, and patient

• Comfortable navigating emotional moments with empathy

• Open to learning and growing alongside him

• Bonus: Interest in science, building, or creative play!

• Valid driver’s license/Reliable vehicle/Auto insurance

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Ability to Pass a Caregiver/Criminal Background Check

Interested?

Help a curious, creative kid explore the world while making a real impact.

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.

$ 14.13

Base Max.

$ 14.13