What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Respite Provider position at 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.If you would like more information about our company, you can visit our website here: Who We Are - CDWI
Youth Respite Provider – Safety, Support & Supervision
Child’s Preferences & Needs
Qualities We’re Looking For
Requirements
Interested?
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Youth Respite Provider – Safety, Support & Supervision
We are seeking a reliable, creative, and compassionate respite care provider to support a child with developmental disabilities. This role goes beyond basic childcare—our ideal provider will be able to step into her imaginative world, encourage new experiences, and help her feel safe and supported while having fun.
Pick-Up Location: Cornell, WI (In Provider Home)
Starting Wage: $17.66/hour
Schedule: Thursday & Friday Afternoons 2 weekends a month
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and supervision in a safe, supportive manner
- Plan and engage in fun, age-appropriate activities (In the community or your home as the provider)
- Support the child’s interests (such as Roblox, Minecraft, and video games)
- Encourage and model positive coping skills in new or potentially stressful situations
- Use creativity and imagination to interact with her “special” characters as though they are real
- Provide meals/snacks as needed
- Maintain a calm and reassuring demeanor, especially during moments of stress or sensory triggers
Child’s Preferences & Needs
- Likes: Roblox, Minecraft, video games
- Dislikes: Forklifts, sudden loud noises
- Triggers: Loud noises may cause panic attacks—provider must remain calm and supportive
- Important: No adult-themed conversations (e.g., politics, health care debates, etc.)
Qualities We’re Looking For
- Active imagination and willingness to engage in creative play
- Calm, patient, and steady presence
- Enthusiastic about small achievements and everyday fun
- Encouraging and supportive—able to frame new or scary situations in a positive way
- Common sense, maturity, and professionalism
- Respectful of family’s open communication style
Requirements
- Must be LGBTQ friendly
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance
- Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred
Interested?
If you’re dependable, compassionate, and love creating fun, positive experiences for kids, we’d love to hear from you!
For questions or other inquiries, feel free to email us at cdwibrokers@consumerdirectcare.com
For more opportunities, visit our Facebook Page: CDWI Facebook
You can also complete this form to be contacted regarding other opportunities in your area: https://forms.office.com/r/bNA70UHRTF
- 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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