After-school Aide For High School Student With Down Syndrome

About the job

Spend 2-4 hours in the afternoon, up to 5 days per week working with a bright, spirited, high functioning Down Syndrome high school student. Help him fulfill fitness/exercise goals, learn basic life skills, and get out to have interesting experiences in the community on a daily basis after school. Understand and work to achieve developmental goals set by the parents while acting as a safe and positive presence for the individual as he navigates the community. Provide feedback to parents and actively engage in identifying challenges and new areas for growth and development. Get to know the student as a person and understand what motivates him and find positive ways to engage with him to support his and parents goals. Provide a consistent level of discipline and set strong boundaries to maintain the level of authority needed.