Teen Respite Provider
About The Position
Provide respite care to a young teen in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Care takes place in the community during outings, in the child’s home, and in the provider’s home. The role calls for a consistent, patient, kind, compassionate, playful, and understanding provider who can build comfort with the child and support his preferred activities and routines. The schedule is up to 30 hours per month and up to five overnights per month. Pay is $17.66 per hour, with an overnight wage of $256 per overnight. If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, that party—not Consumer Direct Care Network—will be the legal employer and will have sole authority to hire or dismiss the provider. Consumer Direct Care Network assists with recruiting.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable vehicle.
- Auto insurance.
- Flexible schedule.
- Availability on evenings and weekends.
- A smoke-free work environment is required; smoking is not permitted while providing care or on the premises where services are delivered.
Nice To Haves
- Non-smoker preferred.
- Consistency, patience, kindness, compassion, playfulness, and understanding.
- Interest in engaging with the child’s preferred activities, including being outside, basketball, watching sports, researching and discussing topics of interest, writing and drawing, walks, car rides, library visits, popcorn, and pretzels.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the child.
- Administer medication as needed.
- Prepare simple meals.
- Engage with the child through his preferred activities.
- Assist with the bedtime routine.
- Provide overnight respite once the child is comfortable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
