Respite Provider
About The Position
Provide respite support for a young person in the Elk Mound, Wisconsin area. The role includes picking him up after school and spending 1–2 hours together in meaningful, enjoyable activities, while maintaining a supportive, calm, and structured environment. The position is 4–6 hours per week, scheduled 1–2 days per week, preferably Fridays, during after-school hours. Pay is $14.13 per hour. The young person enjoys athletics, physical and hands-on activities, arts and crafts, building projects, and outdoor activities such as BMX biking, fishing, and exploring. He has a family YMCA membership and is currently interested in Mexican culture. He is sensitive to crowds, loud or noisy environments, and chaotic spaces; food sensitivities can be discussed during onboarding. Consumer Direct Care Network assists the Member or Managing Party with recruiting a Direct Care Worker. If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, the Member is the legal employer of record and has sole authority to hire or dismiss the worker.
Requirements
- Dependable, calm, and patient.
- Knowledgeable about the outdoors, sports, and hands-on activities.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with or interest in Mexican culture.
- Experience working with youth or in respite care; helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Pick the young person up from school and supervise him for 1–2 hours after school.
- Engage him in hands-on, active, or creative activities based on his interests.
- Participate in outdoor activities such as biking, fishing, or using the YMCA pass.
- Provide a structured, calm environment with low sensory overload.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
