Community Companion for Special Needs 17 yr old with ASD, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Position Title: Community Companion for Special Needs 17 yr old teen boy with ASD, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf/Hard of Hearing.

Ideal Candidate Experience: ASD & Behavioral experience & certification or higher, compassion, basic proficiency with ASL (American Sign Language)

Job Summary: This is a W2 income position using a payroll company that requires live scan & onboarding paperwork. Processing time is 3-4 weeks for background clearance.

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour DOE

  • Location: Castro Valley, CA 94546

START DATE: June 15. Interviews to start ASAP!

  • Estimated Hours/School Year Schedule: M-Th 3pm until 8pm Flexible and optional Fridays 3-8pm (32-38 hours per week)
  • Flexible/occasional weekends: Sat/Sun (1 or 2x a month 8 hour shift 3pm-11pm)
  • Summer schedule: (6/15-8/6) 9am-6pm

Responsibilities: Seeking A Community Companion/Special Needs Caregiver In Castro Valley.
Someone who can assist a sweet & funny 17-year-old teen who can assist with daily living tasks & motivate take out into the community, teach/assist in recreational activities.
Experience in special needs care with teens/youths, and basic proficiency with ASL & Behavioral training a must. Must be able to lift 30-50lbs and own a car valid driver's license (mileage reimbursed at federal rate). Car needs to be able to fit a collapsable wheelchair for outings.

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Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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