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Part - Time Respite Companion

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 26334
Division/Organization: Mission Respite
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially 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: Athletics, Sports, and Recreation, Child Development and Care, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Hospitality, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Performing and Visual Arts, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Libraries, Archives, and Museums, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

Our MISSION is to provide life-enriching respite (relief) for families that have a child with a special ability.

Spending time with a child that has a disability can not only inspire the child, but enrich your own life.

Anticipated Start Date

5/1/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week

10-35

Schedule:

The part-time schedule is flexible to fit your availability. Positions available across Dane County with hours ranging from 9 hours - 35+ hours per week.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $18.00 to $20.00

Number Of Positions

6

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Mission Respite | Part-Time Summer Position | $18–$20/hr | Flexible Hours | Weekly Pay

Looking for a summer job that’s way more meaningful than just clocking hours? Join Mission Respite as a Respite Companion and make a real difference in the life of an Incredible Kid with special needs—all while having fun, making memories, and getting paid!

 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Hanging out with a child with special needs—playing games, doing crafts, baking, going to the park, and more!

  • Providing friendship and non-medical support

  • Bringing joy and inclusion to a child’s day

 Why You’ll Love It:

  • $18–$20/hour, paid weekly

  • Flexible schedule that fits your summer plans

  • Positions all across Dane County

  • Perfect for students going into education, therapy, nursing, or anyone who just loves kids

You Should Apply If You:

  • Are 16 or older

  • Are kind, patient, reliable, and love making people smile

  • Have reliable transportation and can pass a background check

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be someone’s favorite person this summer. ?

Learn more and apply at missionrespite.com

Qualifications:

- Dependable 

- Ability to engage in recational activities such as biking, video games, arts and crafts, trying to things

- Excellent comunication and interpesonal skills

- Reliable and compassionate indvidual commited to making a positive impact

- 16+

- Must have reliable transportation 

-Must pass a background check

Application Instructions:

If youa re interested in joining our Mission as a non-medical Respite Companion, please follow the link: https://missionrespite.com/respite-companion-get-started/

We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact:

Org: Mission Respite
Contact: Heather Tyler
Web: www.missionrespite.com
Email: heather@missionrespite.com

Advertised: CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: CST Central Standard Time

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