Make a Difference in the life of an Incredible Kid!
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 27779 Division/Organization: Mission Respite Department: Human Services Job Type: Local Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: 2980 Cahill Main #205A Fitchburg, WI 53575 (not on bus line)Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00 to $20.00 Job Categories: Child Development and Care, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Athletics, Sports, and Recreation, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Customer Service, Education and Training, Facilities and Landscaping, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Hospitality, Information Technology and Computers, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Performing and Visual Arts, STEM, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Libraries, Archives, and Museums, Data Analysis, Department and Office Assistants, Government and Public Administration, Graduate Assistant-Programs/Projects, Graduate Assistant-Research, Graduate Assistant-Teaching Assistant, Graduate Fellowships, Pet and House Sitting (short-term), Pet and House Sitting (long-term), Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Federal Work-Study Preferred, Higher Education-Student Affairs
Department Overview:
Mission Respite connects caring individuals with incredible kids to provide non-medical respite for families with a child with special needs.
Anticipated Hours Per Week
15
Schedule:
Flexible schedule based on your availability. Minimum of 9 hours per week.
Hiring for long term, school year positions.
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $18.00 to $20.00
Number Of Positions
3
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Mission Respite is hiring dependable, compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the life of a child with special needs. As a Respite Companion, you will provide 1:1 support for a child in their home or out in the community. By providing non-medical respite care for a child with special needs, you will provide an opportunity for the parent/primary caregiver to take a break from the demanding role of caregiving. Plus you will provide companionship and have fun with an Incredible Kid!
Part-time, flexible scheduling with a minimum of 9 hours per week, up to 25 hours per week. $18-20 per hour plus weekly pay on Fridays.
Activities you could participate in include: being active outdoors, crafts, thrifing, baking, playing games, swimming, reading, teaching and building a rewarding relationship. We strive to match you with an Incredible Kid with similar interests and availability. Many families are looking for their child to recieve care and explore out in the community.
Having reliable transportation and a vehicle is important for this role.
Qualifications:
- compassionate
- dependable
-desire to make a positive impact
- must pass background check and interview process
- reliable transportation, not all families are located on the busline
Application Instructions:
Visit: https://missionrespite.com/respite-companion-get-started/
Contact:
Org: Mission Respitewww.missionrespite.com heather@missionrespite.com
Advertised: December 05, 2025 05:00 AM Applications close: January 05, 2026 05:00 AM
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