Flexible Respite & After-School Caregiver

Community Horizons; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage pay

Job summary

Community Horizons in Appleton, WI is seeking a flexible caregiver to support a family. The role offers 20–40 hours weekly, with evenings and weekend work and potential after-school and summer help.

Starting pay is $17.97 per hour, plus mileage pay when the child is in the vehicle. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and the ability to work with individuals with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and a 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

Responsibilities

• This family wants to be in the loop on daily activities
• Make sure that the child is safe and supervised
• Do fun activities with the child either at home or in the community
• Transportation
• After-school pickup (As-Needed)
• Being an emotional support person for the child
• Engaging in de‑escalation tactics
• Help with homework
• Prep snacks and dinner
• Help with mentoring personal care tasks (brushing teeth, deodorant, showering, etc.)
• Helping the child maintain a clean space

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Background check (Wisconsin)

De-escalation skills

Experience with complex needs

Dependability

Care for children/adults with special:

Job description

Community Horizons in Appleton, WI is seeking a flexible caregiver to support a family. The role offers 20–40 hours weekly, with evenings and weekend work and potential after-school and summer help.

Starting pay is $17.97 per hour, plus mileage pay when the child is in the vehicle. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and the ability to work with individuals with complex needs.