Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (completed or soon to be) required
Problem-solving and analytical abilities gained from a background in science or engineering would be helpful.
This is excellent experience for someone who is pre-med and would like to attend medical school or physician assistant school in the future. We will provide excellent references for applications.
Significant experience with autism
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Proficient using online tools to store and organize information such as Google Docs, Google Calendar, OneNote

Excellent at juggling multiple responsibilities with outstanding time management
Take initiative, simultaneously manage short term and long term goals
Exceptional planning and organizational skills, and strategic thinking
Detail oriented and willing to read without skimming
Excellent communication skills, especially by phone
Kind, conscientious, fun-loving and compassionate
Reliable, punctual, and able to provide timely notice if unable to come to work
Is someone who the client can trust and respect, while also being fun to be around
Understands importance and appropriateness of safety issues when in public, particularly regarding leaving the client alone for more than a few minutes in hot weather (this is severely detrimental to their health)
Understands and appropriately minimizes the risks of leaving a vulnerable client alone with strangers in public
Background check and references required

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters (now and in the future as recommended); fully vaccinated against the flu
Understands the substantial risk COVID poses to the client, as they are immunocompromised
In good physical shape
Able to push an adult in a wheelchair
Able to lift 15 pounds
Has good physical stamina
Is a non-smoker
Able to clean a kitchen, bathroom, or other areas of the house
Some days will be physically challenging, involving 6 hours of driving to and from multiple medical appointments and going grocery shopping, followed by 2 or more hours of housework in addition to assisting with the client's ADLs throughout the day. Other days will not require you to leave the client's home at all and require far less physical exertion.
Able to clean up and organize multiple rooms daily, including occasionally reorganizing bookshelves, glassware, dishware, or other similar items.

Past experience required:

0-3 years work experience, with relevant summer jobs / internships sufficient
Caring for someone with a disability (essential although it can be part time / summer)
Providing services for people with autism (essential although it can be part time / summer)
Experience with children or young adults with disabilities can be either in a camp, educational, social, or personal setting
Organizing fun activities for and actively engaging with a client
Assisting with behavioral management and implementing a behavioral plan