Job SummaryProviding daytime support for two special needs boys aged 2 and 14. This will involve meal and snack preparation, service and clean up, light household chores, daily activity planning and execution, community involvement, and developing and aiding in sensory awareness and socialization and, (weather permitting) daily outdoor activities.
These boys need help maintaining a schedule and constant engagement and interaction. The house is set up to meet their needs and just needs someone to plan activities daily and support their engagement together and in the community.
Skills- Experience with special needs children or adults
- Valid Drivers license a must.
- Proficient in English
- Ability to work independently while both parents work from home.
- Ability to swim and ride a bike
- Ability to plan activities in the home and in the community
- Ability to source out, register, and attend activities and events in the community
- Ability to create a daily schedule that includes meals, snacks, naps, indoor and outdoor activities and community events.
- Ability to ensure children attend required activities and appointments within town. (ex. School, hair cuts..)
- Ability to make proper healthy meals and snacks for children and self.
- Ability to maintain rules and safety even when the children disagree with you.
- Ability to assess safety risks and intervene before negative consequences occur
- Ability to motivate the children and keep them engaged
- Ability to assess children and needs on a moment by moment basis and adjust as needed.
- Ability to support parenting objectives, techniques and work collaboratively with parents and other support services in the children’s lives.
- Ability to be physically active and help children engage is good physical activity and age-appropriate exercise on a daily basis.
- Willingness to travel (in company vehicle, during work hours) to Pine Lake during summer months.
Most of all! Ability to have fun, laugh, play and be silly!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits- Casual dress
- Company car
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person