Weekend Youth Respite Caregiver (Home-Based)

Consumer Direct Care Network; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Direct Care Network is seeking a compassionate Youth Respite Provider to care for a young teen with autism in the provider's home. The role emphasizes one-on-one support, emotional regulation, safety supervision, and structured activities in a nurturing environment that respects the teen’s independence.

Responsibilities include engaging in hobbies, assisting with medications, and providing emotional support while maintaining strong communication with the family.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience working with children with autism or ADHD highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage in hobbies and leisure activities safely
• Assist with medication and nighttime toileting as needed
• Provide emotional support during challenging moments
• Be a strong communicator who values collaboration with the family

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

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.

Youth Respite Provider

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and experienced respite provider for a young teen with autism who is playful, creative, and independent-minded. This meaningful role focuses on one-on-one care that emphasizes emotional regulation, safety supervision, and structured support within a consistent, nurturing environment. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and flexible, with a genuine passion for supporting neurodivergent youth. Childcare in the Providers's (your) home.

Schedule:

• Fridays to Sundays
• Pickup from client's home (Bloomer, WI) Friday afternoon before 5pm, drop-off Sunday by 5 PM
• Respite Care Provided within Provider's Home

Starting Wage: $207.45/per Day (8 hour or more)

$14.13/Hour (8 hours or less)

About Child:

• Loves Pokémon, fishing, anime (One Piece), video games, cooking, and phone/tablet activities
• Enjoys swimming and creative projects
• Laid-back, social, and active
• Sensitive to loud noises or high-volume environments
• May need space and time to cool down if frustrated or “getting itchy” as the child describes
• Medication administration and nighttime hygiene/toileting assistance may be required

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and engage in hobbies and leisure activities safely
• Assist with medication and nighttime toileting as needed
• Provide emotional support during challenging moments
• Be a strong communicator who values collaboration with the family

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Experience working with children with autism or ADHD highly recommended

Interested?

If you’re dependable, compassionate, and love creating fun, positive experiences for kids, we’d love to hear from you!

For questions or other inquiries, feel free to email us at [e-mail]

*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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