Respite Care Provider

Consumer Direct Care Network • Bloomer, WI

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About The Position

Consumer Direct Care Network is recruiting a part-time Respite Provider to support a young girl with autism in Bloomer, Wisconsin. The child is energetic, imaginative, and enjoys arts and crafts, swimming, gymnastics, parks, jump parks, the children’s museum, dolls, Legos, blocks, beads, pegboards, painting, creative play, and Minecraft videos. She thrives on one-on-one attention and interactive conversation, benefits from structure and routine, and is developing social skills including sharing, turn-taking, and flexibility during play.

The provider will offer safe, engaging respite care in the community and the provider’s home, with occasional care in the family’s home. The role involves recreational activities, support with social skills and emotional regulation, and responding calmly and appropriately to behavioral or emotional challenges. The schedule is approximately eight hours per week plus two additional days per month. The family seeks someone dependable, patient, flexible, experienced in supporting individuals with autism, and comfortable with occasional short-notice scheduling needs.

If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, the Member is the legal employer and has sole authority to hire or dismiss the Direct Care Worker. Consumer Direct Care Network assists with recruiting.

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with autism.
• Dependable, patient, and flexible.
• Comfortable accommodating occasional short-notice scheduling needs.
• Able to remain calm and supportive during periods of dysregulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and engaging respite care in the community and the provider’s home, with occasional care in the family’s home.
• Plan and participate in recreational and community activities.
• Support social skill development and positive interactions.
• Assist with emotional regulation using calm, patient, and supportive strategies.
• Ensure a safe environment and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed