After School Respite Care

Community Horizons; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Horizons in Kaukauna, WI is seeking a compassionate respite caregiver to support children and adults with special needs after school, including transportation, personal care, and light meal prep.

Work Monday–Friday after school (no weekends) at $17.97 per hour, with mileage reimbursement when the child is in the vehicle.

Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, pass a Wisconsin background check, and be able to de-escalate and provide dependable, patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to pass Wisconsin background check.
• Experience with adults or children with complex needs (Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, ODD, etc.).
• Proven dependability and commitment to caring for children and adults with special needs.
• Ability to understand and apply de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and supervise mealtime as needed.
• Model and assist with personal care tasks.
• Provide 1:1 safety and close supervision for the child.
• Transportation: after-school pickup and possibly activities.
• Offer emotional support and companionship.
• Use de-escalation techniques to calm challenging situations.
• Light housekeeping related to the child (tidy room, belongings).

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Reliable vehicle

Wisconsin background check

Experience with complex needs

Dependability

De-escalation

Commitment to care

Job description

This is a pet-friendly home:

• Rabbits in the Home

Destination:

• Kaukauna, WI

Respite Hours:

• Monday - Friday (No Weekends)
• After school hours: 2:45 PM - 7:00 PM
• Long-term position going into summer

Hourly Rate:

• $17.97/Hour
• Mileage offered when child is in vehicle

Day-to-Day Description :

• Food Preparation
• Modeling and assisting with personal care tasks
• 1:1 safety and supervision
• Transportation (after-school pickup, possibly out-of-home activities)
• Provide emotional support
• Utilize de-escalation tactics
• Light housekeeping (Just related to the child)

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle
• Able to pass a Wisconsin background check
• Experience working with adults or children with complex needs ( Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, ODD, Etc. )
• Proven dependability
• Committed to providing care for children and adults with special needs.
• Someone who can understand de-escalation