Respite Provider - - 7551

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 looking for a confident, playful, and emotionally aware Respite Provider to support a lively, hilarious, and social teen with special needs who loves being out in the community. If you enjoy laughter and meaningful connections, this could be an awesome fit.

You’ll spend time with the child in the community, helping him build social, emotional, and communication skills while having fun and embracing his big personality.

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:

• Super social, loves people, saying hello, and making others laugh

• A natural performer (currently in improv classes)

• Loves:

• Music & swinging

• Walks and being active

• Exploring public spaces

• Being silly and playful

• Can tend to be sensitive to certain numbers

• He often will resist doing things he's told to do, he responds best to being invited rather than directed, supporting his bodily autonomy

The Child is Working on:

• Understanding public vs. private behaviors appropriate for his age

• Learning how to make and maintain friendships

• Strengthening proper communication and language use

• Managing occasional frustration (he may swear or repeat phrases from movies, sometimes things he wouldn’t normally say)

Support Style That Works Best:

• Confident, not easily intimidated, and comfortable with big personalities

• Able to balance being fun and silly with clear, firm boundaries

• Understands how to redirect language and behavior calmly

• Respects his autonomy, invites participation instead of demanding it

• Engages with his humor while helping guide appropriate social behavior

• Physically active and ready to keep up, he’s a bit of a “ninja” on the move!

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

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

Ideal Candidate:

• Playful, energetic, and patient

• Comfortable setting boundaries while keeping things fun

• Not thrown off by silliness, swearing, or big emotions

• Passionate about supporting teens with unique needs

• 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

For more opportunities, visit our Facebook Page: CDWI Facebook

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