Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays
Hours: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3 hours each day)
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Position Type: Respite Care
About the Position
A caring, dependable respite provider is needed to support a 5‑year‑old girl with autism. She loves arts and crafts, puzzles, drawing, and playing with her dolls, so someone who enjoys creative, hands‑on activities will be a great match. She thrives with gentle structure, patience, and engaging play.
Responsibilities
Provide supervision and ensure safety at all times
Engage in interactive play based on her interests
Support a calm, positive, and predictable environment
Follow parent guidance to help her feel comfortable and safe
Qualifications
Experience with children is preferred; experience with autism is a plus but not required
Patient, dependable, and comfortable engaging in play
Must be at least 18 years old
Able to pass a background check (required through the program)
Pay
$16.80 per hour- Pay is provided through CLTS
** Please note** Palco is not the legal employer of record for this role. Palco is assisting in the recruiting process for self-directing employers/participants. More information will be provided during the enrollment onboarding process.