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.If you would like more information about our company, you can visit our website here: Who We Are - CDWI
We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Child Respite Provider to care for a young non-verbal girl with autism. Services will take place in the community and in the provider’s home. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, experienced with children on the autism spectrum, and passionate about creating safe, fun, and meaningful experiences.
This little girl enjoys outdoor activities, nature exploration, arts and crafts, visits to parks and museums, educational activities, and using her tablet.
Location: Wausau, WI
Pay:
Schedule:
- 20 hours/week
- Monday-Friday - 4:30PM-6:30PM
- Saturday - 12:00PM-4:00PM
- Days off from school
Tasks:
- Supervision
- Toileting assistance
- Active attentiveness
- Communication Assistance
- Companionship and Social Engagement
- Provide transportation to/from activities
- Engage with the child and encourage age-appropriate behaviors.
Qualifications:
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Criminal/Caregiver background check.
- Experience working with special needs children.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance required.
- Understanding of Autism and development disabilities.
- No animals/pets present during respite
- FEMALE providers preferred by family
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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.