Respite Provider

University of Wisconsin–Madison; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy in Madison, WI seeks flexible, part-time respite care providers to support families caring for children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. Your role involves in-home or community-based care, tailoring activities to the client's needs and schedule.

This position offers highly flexible hours, with as little as 2 hours per week up to 25, and a supportive environment that welcomes applicants with various experience levels.

Qualifications

• Everyone is encouraged to apply regardless of experience.

Responsibilities

• General supervision of the client
• Preparing meals, helping the client eat, or going out to eat
• Dressing
• Personal cares (helping with personal hygiene)
• Being a positive mentor
• Offering behavioral support
• Entertaining the client

Job description

Job No: 30282
Division/Organization: United Cerebral Palsy
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Private Residence Madison, WI 53713 (not on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00 to $19.00
Job Categories: Child Development and Care, Education and Training, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization

Department Overview:

UCP works with families with who are caring for children or adults with disabilities. We offer respite workers to provide high quality support to give family members a much needed break from their full time caregiving role.

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

1-30

Schedule:

Flexible scheduling! We work with YOU to establish your work schedule.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $17.00 to $19.00

Number Of Positions:

20

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Are you looking for a flexible part time work schedule? Do you want to help others? Look no further than UCP! At UCP, respite providers support children, teenagers, and adults who have developmental disabilities. Providers offer quality care while giving full time caregivers a break from caring for their loved ones. This work will most commonly be done in the client's home or out in the community!

Responsibilities can include (these will vary depending on the client):

• General supervision of the client
• Preparing meals, helping the client eat, or going out to eat
• Dressing
• Personal cares (helping with personal hygiene)
• Being a positive mentor
• Offering behavioral support
• Entertaining the client

The schedule for this position is very flexible. You will be matched with a client based on your schedule! You are welcome to work as little as 2 hours a week up to 25!

Qualifications:

Everyone is encouraged to apply whether you have lots of experience or are just starting out in your career!

Advertised: October 13, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: November 13, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time