Description & Requirements If you would like more information about our company, you can visit our website here: Who We Are - CDWI This is a heartwarming opportunity for compassionate providers who love making a difference! We work with members throughout Wisconsin to find providers that fit each of their needs. Our goal is to help individuals be in more control of their own supports and to have a say in who is assisting them. This helps them to stay in their own homes as long as possible.
We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and experienced respite provider to work 1:1 with a young elementary-aged boy with autism. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a bright and active child who loves to play, explore, and engage in sensory experiences. The care will take place primarily in the family’s home and nearby parks/locations. He is mostly non-verbal, sensory-seeking, and thrives with routine and physical activity. He communicates using signs, gestures, and a communication pad. He is sweet, curious, and full of energy—he’ll win you over with his smiles and warm hugs.
Pay: $17.66/hour (after tax rate)
Location: Child resides in Menomonie, WI - Respite to take place in the child's home/community
Schedule: 6 hours/week available, flexible schedule TBD between family & provider
Things He Enjoys: • Sensory driven – Playing with balloons & soccer balls, jumping on the trampoline, swinging, sliding, etc. • Going to the Park - Elmwood, Lakeside, Phelan are a few favorites • TV - Peppa Pig, Pikachu, Puppy Dog Pals, Monster Truck • Music - Listening to gospel music
Key Responsibilities: • Provide 1:1 care and supervision in the home and community • Support with play-based and sensory activities to promote regulation and engagement • Ensure safety, especially with elopement tendencies and during outdoor play • Assist with basic personal care (child is not fully potty-trained) • Encourage use of communication methods (sign language, gestures, communication pad) • Adapt activities based on child’s interests, moods, and energy levels • Follow daily routines and support emotional regulation
Ideal Candidate: • Energetic, patient, and reliable • Physically able to keep up with a very active child • Calm and confident in responding to behaviors (e.g., throwing, swatting, elopement) • Creative in using play and sensory tools to redirect and engage • Attentive to safety, particularly with stairs, outdoor play, and transitions • Experienced in working with children with autism or other developmental differences
Personal Cares: • Restroom & Pullup assistance
Requirements: • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation • Willing to undergo a caregiver background check upon hire