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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.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Respite Provider to spend time with an energetic teenage boy with special needs. As a Respite Provider, you will be responsible for the teen’s safety and well-being while allowing the main caregiver to take a break for self-care. This teen enjoys being outdoors, carnivals/fairs, music, playgrounds, and swimming/water play.

Location: Wausau

Wage: $17.66 per hour

Hours:

Up to 15 hours
Thursday 330pm – 6 pm

Potential for additional hours to provide backup coverage on weekends.
Flexible Scheduling

Responsibilities:

1:1 Constant Supervision
Safety Awareness
Assist in maintaining routine including ADL's (daily hygiene reminders/ assistance)
Community Outings
Meal/Snack preparation
Transportation to Community Outings and Appointments

Requirements:

Authorized to work in the U.S.
Criminal/Caregiver background check.
Valid Driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance required
Experience working with non-verbal teens with autism
Be detail oriented and prepared to give all attention to the teen
Ability to remain active & Be fast on your feet and ready to keep up!

About the company

CDCN helps people who self-direct their in-home care by coordinating a nationwide network of caregivers and handling Medicaid payments. Clients and families choose how their home care is organized, and CDCN provides access to caregivers, scheduling, oversight, and payer support to implement that plan. The company differentiates itself with its national reach, large caregiver network (over 138,000), and focus on caregiver development and mission-driven values, supported by a long history since 1990. Its goal is to help people live safely, healthily, and independently at home by delivering personalized, in-home care.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Missoula, Montana

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

2025 employee ownership supports retention and recruiting in a labor-starved caregiving market.
Expanded 2026 Tennessee website and program workflows improve caregiver onboarding and compliance.
2026 state contract renewal visibility supports cross-selling new Medicaid waivers and brokerage services.

What critics are saying

State Medicaid rate pressure hits TennCare fees on July 1, 2026, squeezing margins.
Washington's 2025-2027 SEIU contract raises labor costs and union bargaining leverage.
Large-state fiscal intermediary scrutiny after 2026 New York CDPAP fraud litigation threatens CDCN's model.

What makes Consumer Direct Care Network unique

2025 EOT gives employees over 30% ownership across 14 states.
CDCN serves self-directed in-home care for disability, chronic illness, and aging clients.
Tennessee contract runs through June 30, 2028, anchoring recurring Medicaid administration revenue.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Consumer Direct Care Network

Respite Provider

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