Respite Provider

Consumer Direct Care Network; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Consumer Direct Care Network is seeking a caring respite care provider to support a child in the afternoons and early evenings on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The role emphasizes safety, structured play, and assisting with daily needs while fostering a positive environment.

The caregiver should be calm, patient, and able to balance safety with fun, helping the child thrive in a supportive space at home.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Experience supporting children with special needs (preferred).
• Ability to provide compassionate, attentive care.
• Comfort with speaking Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent safety supervision at home and in the community (e.g., park, outdoor walks).
• Assist with toileting needs (child communicates when finished; provider helps with cleanup).
• Engage the child in favorite activities such as walks, water play, and toy ranger/hauler time.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Auto insurance

Experience with special needs

Spanish language

Job description

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.

Job Posting

We’re looking for a caring, reliable respite care provider to support a fun and active child in the afternoons and early evenings on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This role centers on safety, structured play, and assisting with daily needs while fostering a positive and engaging environment.

The right candidate will be calm, grounded, and patient—able to balance safety with fun while creating a supportive space for growth and play.

Location:

Care in the home of the child

Starting Wage:

$14.13 per hour

Schedule:

• up to 10 hours/week
• Flexible Schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent safety supervision at home and in the community (e.g., park, outdoor walks).
• Assist with toileting needs (child communicates when finished; provider helps with cleanup).
• Engage the child in favorite activities such as walks, water play, and toy ranger/hauler time.
• Use patient, clear communication strategies when setting limits.
• Provide safe, reliable transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Experience supporting children with special needs (preferred).
• Ability to provide compassionate, attentive care.
• Comfort with speaking Spanish is a plus.

About the Child

• Loves being outdoors—especially walking, water play, and riding his ranger/hauler.
• Thrives in calm, structured environments and responds well to kind explanations and redirection.

If you’re dependable, patient, and love helping kids thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

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*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.

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