Sibling Respite Provider
About The Position
Provide part-time respite care for two children with autism in their home in Wausau, Wisconsin. The role suits a compassionate, reliable, patient caregiver who enjoys engaging with children and has experience with, or interest in, working with children on the autism spectrum. The position requires a minimum of 20 hours per month, primarily on Friday or Saturday evenings from approximately 7:00 PM to midnight. Every-other-weekend hours may be possible, along with additional weekday after-school hours if needed. Summer hours may include weekends and occasional daytime care while the parents are away. The wage is $17.70 per hour. The children are happy and affectionate and enjoy electronics and tablets, learning games, YouTube, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and sensory activities. They are generally indoor children but sometimes enjoy being outside. Care takes place in their home, with possible community outings once everyone is comfortable. If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, that Member would be the legal employer. Consumer Direct Care Network assists with recruiting but does not serve as the legal employer and does not have authority to hire or dismiss the worker.
Requirements
- Be patient, understanding, dependable, and caring.
- Be comfortable providing close supervision and maintaining a safe environment.
- Be able to actively engage with the children rather than simply supervise.
- Have reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, especially children with autism, is preferred.
- An interest in working with children on the autism spectrum.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, engaging care for the children in their home.
- Interact with the children through play, learning activities, and sensory activities.
- Supervise tablet time, learning games, YouTube, and favorite shows such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
- Spend one-on-one time with each child, including actively playing with the child who enjoys caregiver-led play.
- Maintain a safe environment and closely supervise the child who has concerns related to wandering or elopement.
- Prepare simple snacks or meals as needed.
- Potentially take the children on community outings once everyone is comfortable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
