Respite Provider

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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 Teen Respite provider to work with a non-verbal male teen with autism in Menomonee Falls. Respite, including assistance and cues/prompts for daily living skills training (DLST)/self-care tasks, will begin in the teen’s home and will eventually include community outings. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate care with patience and kindness while maintaining firm boundaries.

This teen enjoys being outside, playing on jungle gym/monkey bars/swings, watching tv or movies with high activity:
Disney movies, history, wild animals/aquarium/ocean/sea shows, swimming, making forts/tents, sensory play with things that are soft or stuffed, watching You Tube or playing games on his tablet (limited screen time), and loves being around their dog.

Location
:
Menomonee Falls, WI

Wage
: $23.23 per hour – DLST

$16.60 per hour – Respite

Schedule
: 10 hours per week: DLST

20 hours per month:
Respite

• Provide direct care and support in daily routines and activities
• Engage the teen in meaningful activities that promote cognition and social interaction
• Be patient with the teen, allowing him to complete tasks successfully at his own pace and be positive with all interactions.
• Be consistent and firm with boundaries, all while remaining calm and kind
• Clean up after activities and meals in the home.

• Possess a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance
• Prior experience working with special needs children and teens with developmental disabilities and/or autism.
• Willing to drive teen in the community for outings after a relationship has been established.
• Willing to complete a background check with a clean record.
• OK with cats and dogs in the home.
• Family prefers provider to be at least age 18 or over.

If you need additional support, please connect with:
Brit

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* 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.

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