Special Needs Nanny/Mentor
About The Position
A caring family is seeking a kind, patient, and engaging support person for their 9-year-old autistic son. He is well-behaved, friendly, and a joy to be around. We’re hoping to find someone who can be a positive “buddy”, and supporting him as he builds social skills, confidence, and meaningful connections in the community. Go have fun everyday exploring, going to Cosi, getting food, or just hanging out! What the Role Looks Like: Engaging him in community outings and activities Supporting social interaction and communication in natural settings Taking him swimming and participating in fun, age-appropriate activities Encouraging independence through play and shared experiences Providing calm, consistent, and respectful support About Him: Friendly, gentle, and cooperative Enjoys reading, sensory toys, and hands-on activities Thrives with positive encouragement and clear routines Who We’re Looking For: Someone warm, reliable, and patient Experience with children and/or autism is a plus (but not required for the right person) Comfortable being active and engaging in the community A genuine interest in building a trusting, supportive relationship What We Provide Competitive pay Legal employment Support from a manager and wider childcare team Opportunities to grow professionally and apply early-childhood or education-related learning Access to contests, social gatherings, and community events for connection and support Our Culture Makes a Difference: We invest in our employees, starting with on-the-job training, and continuing mentoring and coaching. We provide opportunities for our engaged and happy employees to grow with us.
Requirements
- Someone warm, reliable, and patient
- Comfortable being active and engaging in the community
- A genuine interest in building a trusting, supportive relationship
- 2 + years of experience caring for children (paid or unpaid) references
- Consistent, dependable communication
- Reliable transportation and a working cell phone
- A warm, encouraging presence to greet this loving family each day
Nice To Haves
- Experience with children and/or autism is a plus (but not required for the right person)
Responsibilities
- Engaging him in community outings and activities
- Supporting social interaction and communication in natural settings
- Taking him swimming and participating in fun, age-appropriate activities
- Encouraging independence through play and shared experiences
- Providing calm, consistent, and respectful support
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Legal employment
- Support from a manager and wider childcare team
- Opportunities to grow professionally and apply early-childhood or education-related learning
- Access to contests, social gatherings, and community events for connection and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
