New Auburn: Child Respite Care Job

Youth Respite Provider Needed – New Auburn Area
We are seeking an experienced, patient, and confident caregiver to provide respite support for a young girl in the New Auburn area. Care may take place in the provider’s home or within community-based settings.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is calm under pressure, consistent with boundaries, and experienced in supporting youth with behavioral needs.

Pick-Up Location: New Auburn (Provider's residence/Community setting)
Schedule: 10 Hours/Week
Flexible scheduling for Tues, Thurs, and Fri
Compensation: $17.66/Hour

How You’ll Help
• Gentle reminders to take medications
• Facilitate fun activities and provide safety supervision
• Preparing simple meals and snacks together
• Staying nearby to help her make safe choices
• Friendly reminders for hygiene and daily routines
• Helping her stay focused on tasks and guiding her back when she gets distracted
• De-escalate conflicts using calm, proactive strategies
• Offer emotional support, encouragement, and clear guidance
• Communicate regularly with the family regarding behaviors, progress, and incidents
Ideal Candidate
• Experience working with youth who have behavioral challenges
• Confident, firm, and emotionally regulated
• Flexible and dependable
• Able to provide structured, engaging supervision
• Comfortable providing care in a personal home or community setting
Behavioral Profile
The child can escalate quickly (0–100), particularly when plans change or expectations feel unclear. She may become verbally aggressive and has displayed physical aggression in the past.
Success in this role requires:
• Clear communication
• Consistency and follow-through
• Calm, firm boundary-setting
• Ability to de-escalate and redirect effectively
Child Interests
• Animals, Swimming, Puzzles, Arts & crafts, Watching movies, Spending time outdoors
Incorporating her interests into structured, fun activities is highly encouraged.
Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license/Reliable vehicle/Auto insurance
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to Pass a Caregiver/Criminal Background Check
Interested?
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and can provide steady, supportive care, we’d love to connect with you.
Email your resume to: [email protected]

* 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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