Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Training & development

Wellness resources

Full-Time Special Needs Caregiver and Behavioral Support Professional (Monday–Thursday) Private In-Home Position - Competitive Salary - Engaged, Family-Centered Environment

We are a loving and dedicated family seeking a compassionate, proactive, and skilled professional to work with our 17 year old non-verbal, 6’8”, and 280 lbs son in a full-time role from Monday through Thursday. This is a salaried position based in a private home setting, ideal for someone with experience in special needs support, behavioral therapy, ABA, or special education.

Our son is non-verbal, 6’8”, and 280 lbs—he is active, energetic, and thrives best with a consistent structure, clear guidance, and warm, respectful interaction. While he does not use spoken language, he communicates through a device and benefits greatly from daily engagement, verbal interaction, and task-based redirection. We are seeking someone who will treat him with dignity and respect, encourage his progress, and help him reach his fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide active, engaged support in all daily activities, including:

Walking, swimming, and other physical engagements

Self-care and hygiene routines (e.g., bathing, toileting oversight, dressing)

Meal supervision and assistance

Implement a structured daily schedule and follow routines with consistency and flexibility as needed

Collaborate with and attend therapy sessions (OT, PT, SLP) in and out of the home, acting as a parent proxy

Support educational, literacy, and developmental goals outlined by his educational team and specialists brought in - if you have the skillset to support literacy education you have the opportunity to earn more in the role - the more responsibility assumed the more compensation that can be allocated - must have skillset to suport

Communicate and engage with our son consistently—even though he is non-verbal, he understands and thrives through connection

Provide daily updates to parents on progress, observations, and challenges

Maintain a high level of attentiveness—personal phone use during work hours is strictly limited to emergencies or pre-approved breaks

Work in coordination with outside professionals and specialists brought in for skills development for education and therapy support

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with individuals with special needs (ABA, behavioral therapy, special education, or related field strongly preferred)

A positive, encouraging, and optimistic attitude

Ability to follow directions while also using good judgment in the moment

Strong physical stamina and the ability to safely and actively participate in physical activities

Excellent communication and reporting skills

Kind but firm demeanor and the ability to set and maintain boundaries respectfully

A high level of reliability, professionalism, and integrity

A commitment to being present and engaged throughout the workday—this is not a position for someone who is frequently distracted by their phone or their own obiligations while at work

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in someone's life, and you’re looking to join a family-centered care environment that values growth, consistency, and compassion, we’d love to hear from you.