Job detail
43015 Direct Support Professional/Afterschool
Jovie
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Quick overview
Provide part-time care and engagement for a 10-year-old autistic child, focusing on communication and language development. Supervise indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining a calm and structured environment.
Requirements summary
Seeking a dependable and patient caregiver, preferably with experience working with neurodivergent children. Must be able to follow family routines and support social development through modeling and interaction.
Patient CareChild SupervisionRoutine ManagementNeurodiversity SupportAutism CareBehavioral GuidanceCommunication DevelopmentSensory Activity Planning
Job description
A charming family is seeking a reliable and engaging caregiver to provide part-time care for their 10-year-old autistic child. The child is happy, well-behaved, and thrives with consistent routines and positive guidance.
Schedule
- Mondays,
- Tuesdays,
- Thursdays,
- Fridays: 5:00 PM – 8:00
- PM
- Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 11:30
- AM (flexibility available)
- Location: 43015 (Central
- Ohio area)
- Child
- Profile: 10-year-old autistic child Communicates using short answers rather than conversational speech Requires gentle guidance and advance warnings during transitions Working on sentence development and conversational skills
- Care
- Responsibilities: Engage the child in developmentally appropriate activities (play, reading, building, sensory toys) Support communication and language development through modeling and interaction Assist with smooth transitions between activities Supervise indoor and outdoor activities, including walks Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive environment
- Ideal
- Candidate
- Qualifications: Dependable, patient, and attentive caregiver Experience with autism or neurodivergent children preferred Comfortable supporting communication and social development Ability to follow family routines and agency guidelines This position is a great fit for a caregiver who values consistency, connection, and meaningful engagement with children.