Respite Provider

We are looking for a dependable, patient, and engaging Respite Provider to spend one-on-one time with a Teen Male while providing his parents with a much-needed break.

We are looking for someone who can develop a positive mentor-type relationship with this teen while helping him maintain his routine, build daily living skills, participate in activities, and develop a healthy balance between responsibilities and electronics.

This teen enjoys having fun, joking around, and spending time doing activities that interest him. Some of his favorite activities include going to the library, visiting hobby stores, playing video games, and playing board and card games, including Pokémon and Magic.

Respite will be provided in this family home, provider home, and community.

Location:

Weekday: In the Client's Home in Stanley, WI.

Weekends: In the Respite Provider Home.

Wages

$14.13 per hour (shifts under 8 hours)

S207.45 per day (shifts over 8 hours)

Schedule

10 hours a week.

2 days a month.

Weekdays: Preferably noon (daytime hours) evening afternoon and night

Occasional Weekends and Overnights.

Flexible schedule to be determined by family.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 consistent safety and supervision.

Spend quality one-on-one time with the teen.

Maintain a predictable schedule and routine.

Encourage chores, room cleaning, hygiene, recreation, and community activities.

Assist with developing cleaning skills by giving one instruction or step at a time.

Provide supervision and reminders for hygiene as needed.

Maintain reasonable limits on electronics and encourage other activities throughout the day.

Encourage positive coping and anger-management strategies.

Encourage independence and encourage positive coping and anger-management strategies.

What We Offer

Flexible scheduling

Meaningful, rewarding work

Opportunity to positively impact lives of this teen and family.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Criminal/Caregiver background check.

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance required.

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and/or mental health needs is preferred.

Previous experience as a respite provider, caregiver, direct support professional, mentor, or similar role is also preferred.

CONTACT TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THE POSITION!

Rozlyn Fox Support Broker I

Consumer Direct Care Network Wisconsin

* 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.