Respite Care Opportunity

Community Horizons L.L.C.; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 339,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Private Home Setting

Overnight shifts available

Job summary

Community Horizons is seeking a caring respite caregiver to provide in-home supervision and companionship for a young boy on the autism spectrum in Appleton, WI. This as-needed role offers flexible scheduling based on the family’s needs and caregiver availability, with overnight shifts paid at a premium.

You will help maintain a safe, supportive home environment, engage the child in age-appropriate activities, and provide parents with important respite while encouraging independence as

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willingness to train.
• Experience with autism or special needs is helpful but not required.
• Patience, kindness, and reliability are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and companionship in the family’s home.
• Assist with minor care needs as needed.
• Help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the child.
• Engage in age-appropriate activities and provide a positive, supportive presence.

Skills

Companionship

Patience

Dependability

Autism awareness

Job description

# Respite Care OpportunityCommunity HorizonsApply NowAppleton, WI, USA$16.80 - $246.08 hourlySep 18, 2026**Experience** No Experience Required, Willing to TrainActivities & Companionship Respite Services As Needed, Casual Pick upRespite Caregiver Needed – As-Needed PositionWe are looking for a caring, dependable respite caregiver to provide in-home support for a young boy on the autism spectrum.This is an as-needed respite position, with scheduling based on the family’s needs and caregiver availability. Overnight shifts available at $246.06 per overnightAbout the role:* Provide supervision and companionship in the family’s home* Assist with minor care needs as needed* Help maintain a safe, comfortable environment* Encourage independence while being available when support is needed* Engage in age-appropriate activities and provide a positive, supportive presenceHe is a fairly independent young boy who is able to take care of most of his own needs. This position is primarily about supervision, companionship, and providing his parents with some much-needed respite.The ideal caregiver is patient, responsible, kind, and comfortable working with children on the autism spectrum. Previous experience with autism or special needs is helpful but not necessarily required.### Pets in the HomeDog(s), Cat(s), Other### BenefitsFlexible Schedule### SettingPrivate Home SettingAbout Community Horizons**Make a Meaningful Impact with Community Horizons** *Support individuals. Empower independence. Build a flexible career you’ll love.*Community Horizons proudly supports individuals across Wisconsin who are enrolled in self-directed programs through **Managed Care Organizations**, **IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)**, and the **CLTS (Children’s Long-Term Support) Program**.Self-direction allows participants—and families—to have control over **who provides their care** and **how services are delivered**, creating a truly personalized experience. While Community Horizons is **not the employer of record**, we assist by connecting caregivers with participants and guiding them through the hiring process. All hiring decisions are made by the member or their guardianCompany Profile