Respite Caregiver

Community Horizons; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Horizons in Stevens Point is seeking a dependable respite caregiver to support a male member at home and during community outings. You will supervise and assist with activities, including music and park visits.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, calm, and comfortable around autism; reliable transportation is essential and you should be willing to accompany the member in the community. Cats are present in the home.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, consistent, patient, and understanding.
• Comfortable supporting someone with special needs and autism; calm demeanor required.
• Reliable transportation and ability to accompany on community outings; comfortable around cats.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support at home.
• Accompany member on community outings and activities.

Skills

Dependable

Consistent

Patient

Understanding

Autism awareness

Reliable transportation

Job description

Respite Caregiver - Stevens Point Area

Pay: $16.99 per hour

Schedule: During the school year, after-school hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Summer hours are available Monday through Friday during regular daytime and afternoon hours. Saturday evenings include a six-hour shift for a weekly date night for the member's parents.

About the Role: Community Horizons is assisting a male member in the Stevens Point area with finding a dependable respite caregiver. The caregiver will provide supervision and support at home and accompany him on community outings. He enjoys music and going to the park, so this is a great opportunity for someone who likes helping others take part in meaningful activities.

Ideal Candidate: The right person will be dependable, consistent, patient, understanding, and comfortable supporting someone with special needs and autism. The member may occasionally experience outbursts. A calm, non-confrontational, go-with-the-flow approach is essential. Candidates must have reliable transportation, be willing to provide support in the community, and be comfortable around cats.

About Self-Directed Services

This role is part of self-directed services, where members choose their caregivers and Community Horizons supports members in remaining in their homes and maintaining their independence. No money is exchanged in the member's home; caregivers are paid through a third-party fiscal agent.