Short-term Specialized Caregiver / 1:1 Aide for Creative 8-Year-Old (Autistic PDA/2E) HH Family Menlo Park, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Full-time $50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Conflict de-escalation De-escalation support in education Personal transportation assistance Passenger pickup and drop-off Full Job Description Short-term Specialized Caregiver / 1:1 Aide for Creative 8-Year-Old (Autistic PDA/2E) Full or part-time, immediate start date, short-term $50 per hour Menlo Park, CA We are two working parents seeking a highly intuitive, patient, engaging, and experienced aide and caregiver for our 8-year-old son as he transitions back to school after a medical absence. He is a highly intelligent autistic child (2E) with a PDA (pathological demand avoidance) profile, and is very creative, curious, verbal, and active. Our ideal candidate prioritizes connection over compliance and understands how to support a child with a high need for autonomy. We prefer full-time with an immediate start, but may be able to accommodate some part-time schedules. We are not sure when our son will be capable of staying at school and after-care for a full day, so the end date of this position is unknown.

Key responsibilities:

1:1 support as an in-school aide In-home child supervision Facilitate and engage in interest-based play activities (currently Rubik's cubes) to support focus, creativity, and regulation Academic support for 2nd-3rd grade reading, writing, math Drive child to school and appointments (ideally in your own car) Light food preparation for child Partnering with the family and therapy providers to implement plans Schedule and location:

Dates:

Immediate start,

Hours:

8:30am-5:30pm M-F is ideal, but we may be able to accommodate some part-time schedules

Location:

May serve as a 1:1 aide in school. Otherwise, will remain available and close by to take the child home early from school or to scheduled appointments. Provide full-time in-home supervision outside of school hours.

Therapy support:

Be present and engaged as needed during in-home ABA and OT sessions.

Qualifications:

Calm, confident, flexible, patient, and engaging with a low-demand mindset. Able to effectively de-escalate aggressive or disruptive behavior through modeling and redirection. Able to engage in prolonged, intense play with full attention. Enthusiastic about the child's special interests and precocious talents (currently Rubik's cubes). Comfortable being on your feet and moving around throughout the day. Able to lift up to 40 lbs and safely assist the child when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response). Reliable, consistent, and professional. Able to drive the child to school and appointments (ideally in your own car). Pass criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, TB test, and have standard vaccines. Experience with autistic or special needs children in educational or therapeutic settings preferred. Certifications, training, or courses in education, child development, or special needs support preferred.

Pay:

$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person