Live in Special Needs Caregiver / House Manager (Great Falls, VA)

• →Provide consistent one-on-one support and companionship
• →Encourage communication using gestures, RPM, and letter board communication
• →Support development of independence, self-advocacy, and daily living skills
• →Create and participate in engaging activities that promote learning, confidence, and independence
• →Encourage participation in age-appropriate activities and community outings
• →Observe and communicate changes in mood, behavior, communication, or needs to parents
• →Reinforce strategies and routines established by the family and the teen's professional support team

• Assist with dressing, hygiene, and bathing as needed
• Provide appropriate physical support while encouraging as much independence as possible
• Accompany him on hikes, walks, swimming, appointments, and activities
• Prepare gluten-free meals and snacks

• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Meal preparation and light cooking
• Grocery shopping and household errands
• Help maintain an organized household
• Assist with packing and preparations for the family's upcoming relocation
• Keep common areas organized and tidy

Ideal Candidate

The family is especially interested in candidates with professional experience in settings such as:

• Special education or general education
• Paraprofessional / classroom aide
• Occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant
• Speech-language therapy or communication support
• Nursing or hospital-based care
• Psychology, behavioral health, or developmental services
• ABA or other behavioral support
• Specialized adolescent or disability services

Candidates should have a genuine interest in helping young people develop independence and should be comfortable providing both hands-on support and thoughtful developmental guidance.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient, compassionate, and emotionally mature
• Professional experience working with children, adolescents, or individuals with developmental or neurological differences
• Strong communication and observational skills
• Comfortable supporting a nonverbal teen and learning his individual communication style
• Able to encourage independence while providing appropriate hands-on assistance
• Energetic and physically active
• Strong, confident swimmer
• Comfortable participating in hiking, walking, swimming, and other outdoor activities
• Highly dependable, organized, and able to take initiative
• Valid driver's license and safe, confident driving history
• Comfortable around two large hypoallergenic dogs
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Able to communicate professionally and effectively with parents and other members of the teen's support team
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references

Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.

Placement Category: Domestic Staff
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