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Aide/Motor Skills Coach For Autistic Adult (Part-Time/Full-Time) (sunnyvale)
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Location: Sunnyvale, California
⏰ Schedule: 20-40 hours per week (4–8 hour shifts, 5 days/week). Starting
around 12 pm.
💲 Annual Compensation: $70K+ (COTA, PTA, rehab, ABA, or
other relevant experience);
$100K+ (OT/PT/BCBA with experience)
Compensation prorated based on hours
of work
Benefits (medical/dental/vision
insurance and PTO)
About
the Role
Are
you looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference in
someone’s life?
We are
seeking a compassionate and reliable Aide/Motor Skills Coach to support
our 21-year-old autistic son. He is nonverbal, gentle, and bright. He thrives
on caring relationships and a joyful environment around him as a foundational
element of any time spent with an aide. He understands everything, but has
challenges due to poor motor skills, sensory regulation, fitness, and
occasional pain and anxiety management. We are lately seeing a faster ability
to acquire motor skills than ever before, and believe that this area holds the
key to greater independence for him.
A
typical day for him starts late (around noon) with low-key activities such as
meals and gentle engagement, done predominantly while sitting in one place. As
the day goes along, his energy and activity levels improve and may include
short community outings, low-intensity exercises, and movement. With your help,
we seek to add more engaging and skill-building motor-oriented activities into
his daily routine in between his daily care responsibilities.
This role combines traditional caregiving with opportunities to apply
skills from occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA, rehabilitation,
or kinesiology. If you enjoy meaningful work and want to make a lasting
impact, this position offers the perfect blend of care and enrichment.
Key
Responsibilities
Find
creative and adaptive ways to teach daily living skills. Assist with
meals, toileting, and personal care till skills are acquired.
Assist
with the development of motor and coordination skills for leisure (such as
art, music, writing, soccer, watching TV/iPad), fitness, enrichment, or
self-help.
Provide
companionship and foster a low-stress, happy, and nurturing environment
Serve
as a 1:1 aide in group lessons or community activities.
Offer
emotional and sensory support during moments of anxiety.
Light
massage (head, back, or legs) to relieve pain.
Assist
with housekeeping tasks or family chores when the individual is with
parents or is unwell.
Required
Qualifications
At a
minimum, high-school diploma or GED plus equivalent to 1+ years of
full-time experience working with adolescents or adults with autism
Strong
professional references
Valid
work authorization and driver’s license
Commitment
of at least 12 months.
Willingness
to accept at least part of the salary through a 1099 or W-2.
Preferred
Background (a strong plus):
Training/experience
in occupational therapy, physical therapy, kinesiology, rehabilitation, or
related fields, OR ABA experience in designing and implementing plans for
fine/gross motor skills development
Understanding
of sensory dysfunction and strategies for support
Desired
Personal Qualities
People
who know you describe you as an individual with a lot of empathy, a calm
temperament, and the ability to build long and trusting relationships. You are
cheerful, positive, and someone who can attune easily to nonverbal ways of
communicating. You are comfortable with taking direction when offered, but also
take initiative to find ways to reach agreed-upon goals.
Nice-to-Have
(Optional)
Flexibility
to travel with family (all expenses covered: flights, lodging, meals)
Ability
to provide hours during weekends or holidays
This
position offers both stability and meaning, with the chance to build a lasting
bond while making a positive impact.
How to Apply
Please respond with:
Your
resume or a short overview of your experience in developing motor skills
in similar individuals.
Your
thoughts on what about this role sounds interesting to you, and why you
are a good fit for the role.
1355 Sydney Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
$70,000-100,000/year
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