Location: Wausau, WI 54401 Wage: $17.70/hr Schedule Minimum of 20 hours per month Primarily Friday or Saturday evenings, approximately 7:00 PM12:00 AM Potential for every other weekend Additional weekday after-school hours may become available if needed During the summer, hours may include weekends and occasional daytime care while parents are away Responsibilities Provide attentive, engaging care in their home Interact with the children through play, learning activities, and sensory activities Supervise tablet time, learning games, YouTube, and favorite shows like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Spend one-on-one time with each child, as one enjoys having a caregiver actively play with them Ensure a safe environment, including close supervision for one child who has elopement concerns due to "wandering" Prepare simple snacks or meals as needed Once everyone is comfortable, there may be opportunities to take the children on outings in the community About the Children Two children with autism Both are happy, affectionate children who enjoy: Electronics and tablets Learning games YouTube Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Sensory activities They are generally indoor kids but do enjoy spending time outside occasionally They simply need someone who is attentive, engaging, and enjoys spending time with them. Qualifications Experience working with children, especially children with autism, is preferred Patient, understanding, dependable, and caring Comfortable providing close supervision and maintaining a safe environment Able to actively engage with the children rather than simply supervise Reliable transportation Email your resume to: (email removed) 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. CDCNs 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.
