Active Youth Respite Provider - KL

Now Hiring: Youth Respite Provider – Focused on Safety, Regulation & Support

We are seeking a caring and attentive Youth Respite Provider to support a vibrant young boy with autism in the Black River Falls area. This meaningful role focuses on providing one-on-one care that emphasizes emotional regulation, safety supervision, and non-verbal structured support within a consistent and nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will be patient, compassionate, and flexible, with a genuine passion for working with neurodivergent youth. If you’re dependable and ready to make a positive impact on a child’s daily life, we encourage you to apply!

Location: Black River Falls

Compensation: $17.66/hour

Schedule: Saturdays Noon-5PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one safety-focused care and supervision.

• Help the child navigate emotional regulation, offering calm, consistent responses to dysregulation or behavioral challenges.

• Create a structured and secure environment.

• Assist with personal care needs (including toileting) in a respectful and supportive way

• Engage the child in supportive and age-appropriate activities.

• Monitor the child’s behavior and mood, maintaining open communication with the parents.

Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Calm, observant, and capable of maintaining a safe and structured setting

• Experienced in working with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory/behavioral needs

• Comfortable assisting with both active play and quiet moments of regulation

• Skilled at de-escalation, redirection, and following care routines

• Patient, compassionate, and flexible in adapting to the child’s emotional and developmental needs

• A great communicator who values teamwork with the family

Requirements:

• Must pass a caregiver/criminal background check

• Authorization to work in the U.S.

• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record

• Experience with non-verbal communication methods (preferred but not required)

Make a real difference by helping a child feel safe, supported, and seen. Apply today to become a steady, caring presence in this young boy’s life!

* 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. *