Brooklyn, NY Special Needs Jobs

Our daughter is a sweet, bright, social, well-behaved 12-year-old girl with global developmental delays. She is high-functioning, articulate, and enjoys a wide range of activities including swimming and bike-riding. She loves learning pop song lyrics, doing art projects, making slime, and imaginative play with dolls. We are looking for someone to work with her on occasional evenings and weekends on engaging and fun projects that will help develop her academic and life skills. For example, over the last spring and summer we have raised monarch butterflies and would like to take the project to the next level this year. We have a great outdoor space to plan for this years project and would like to find someone who is excited by the potential to use the project to build on all of her skills.

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our 4-year-old daughter with Cerebral Palsy in Brooklyn. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. We also have 2-year-old boy who will need watching from time to time, as well. This is a weekend position that will also offer other hours throughout the week and sometimes later in the afternoon.

Hi- We are interested in a positive and professional home health aide-sitter for our wonderful teen. He is the sweetest kid. Almost non-verbal but very happy and laid back. He is well-loved by many. Dad and Mom will seek two schedules of help. We share joint custody. Mom- needs help Sat from 3pm-9 p.m. Dad- needs help Sat from 9, 9:30 or 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. or so. If someone is only interested in working every other Sat, we can offer the 3pm-9 p.m. This role will pay through two agencies (must be willing to sign up) and pays well. Long term role (minimum of a 1 yr commitment please). Also- opportunities to fill in during the week, vacations, breaks, etc. for more income. Can't wait to hear from you!

Seeking reliable PART TIME care giver to teen girl w developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our teen is spunky and curious and needs support with self care skills, homework and evening routine. Looking for someone kind with emotional maturity/boundaries to navigate ADHD/anxiety outbursts and encouraging when self confidence is low. Wed-Fri 4:30-7 p.m. (every other Friday) and ad-hoc weekend days. Change is hard for her, please connect only if you can commit to regular PART TIME caregiving.

We would love to find a wonderful/reliable home health-aide (including cleaning, dishes, laundry) for a long-term role in Brooklyn. We have the sweetest autistic teen in BK. We only seek positive people who can commit to at least one year. We are a great family and people tend to stay up to 5-7 years typically. We ask for 1 yr. commitment. The pay will be through 2 agencies/good rate. Great kid with no aggressive behaviors. Very fun, sweet and loving kid. Lots of opportunities to make money on holidays and weeks when school is off. The job will alternate between Dad and Mom's homes in Brooklyn (same neighborhood). Mom's weekends- the hours will be will 3pm-9 p.m. Dad's hours- will be closer to 9-7 or 10-6. If someone wants to just work every other weekend, we can discuss. Thanks-Nina

Need kind, intelligent, honest, unflappable female, preferably college or grad student in social work, to foster independence in activities of daily living.

We are looking for a great babysitter for 1 child in Brooklyn. We would prefer a babysitter who has their own car, who does not smoke and who is CPR certified. Also my daughter is special needs she is non verbal but very easy to care for. We just need adult supervision in the home while we are away for a few hours.

J and K both have autism. K is a little more energetic

Hello My name is Carol and I have two 6-year-old twins a boy and a girl. I have a home office and need someone to care for my kids from 2:30 until about 7:30 or 8 p.m. to help them with homework, light activities, and getting them ready for bed before I close my office for the evening. May need some Saturdays as well. My son has Autism he's very mild mannered but would need a little extra attention when it comes to doing his homework lol I would like someone who has dealt with a child with special needs. Its part-time and can be long-term when we move into our new home in the summer in valley stream long island. If this sounds like something you can do, please contact me.

Looking for a full-time caregiver for our Infant family member with Developmental Delays in Jersey City. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. Willing to spend time doing basic developmental play with baby.

Our daughter has Special Needs, and has "very minimal" seizures, daily. She is under medical care. She has daily in home therapy. This position is to cover the time that she gets off the bus from school at 3PM, until therapy begins at 3:30 p.m. Dad gets home at 5PM, and would take over from there. We also have a 9-year-old son that is currently in after care. If the ideal candidate is comfortable doing homework with him during the hours that our daughter is in therapy, that would be a plus.

Our amazing nanny is retiring as she is experiencing some health issues and we are looking for someone as soon as possible. Our nanny had been with us for 10 years and helped with our almost 13-year-old son that has some minor special needs. We also have a 2-year-old who is in day care during the day. Although my older child is more self-sufficient and our younger child is in day care, she wanted to continue working with us so we created a new role for her that included helping with everything around the house before the kids get home. We are looking for someone from 2 p.m. to 7 or 8 p.m. and would love someone that could do what she did for us - cooking any required meals for both kids when the get home (sometimes also for us), laundry for family, keeping kitchen, living, playing, bedroom areas clean, picking up younger child from dc, etc.

Bayonne family needs a part-time caregiver for 31-year-old girl with autism. Must pick up in Carteret and drive home in Bayonne, help with shower, dinner, etc.

We've been approved for 12 hours a week of respite care through Home and community based services (HCBS) at a rate set by the program of $20 an hour. Our daughter is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment and unable to attend school (with no additional conditions). We are located on the Upper East Side a short walk from the 4/5/6 and Q trains. We are seeking respite care to engage her in social, emotional, and play-based learning while she is out of school. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience working with children, work authorization, be fully vaccinated, and wear a mask. Following a successful interview, you will receive paid training through and payment as a 1099 through our HCBS provider. Applicants seeking more hours would be able to get 12 or 24 more hours through the HCBS provider.

Looking for a full-time caregiver for my 8 YO son with Autism. Consists of overnights which will vary between sitting with him while he is asleep and being awake with him overnight, or most of the night which will involve changing diapers, providing food, and attention, and engaging him in activities. Also, getting him ready for the 8 a.m. bus to school. Please note, I will be home but sleeping while you are here. He has a sensory-seeking type of Autism which means he is very active. He is good-natured and fun, but also will need careful supervision to remain physically safe. We are located in the far west village in Manhattan.

We are looking for care/support for our 14-year-old son who has autism. He is homeschooled by a special ed teacher so we are in need of someone to be here with them, help with meals, and take him to park or after school activities, We may also ask for some minor help with prepping meals, running an errand, etc. In need of care 2 to 3 days per week, usually from 11 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. And occasional weekend evening. This is an ideal job for a student (plenty of time to do your own work) or someone with a flexible schedule. This job is on the books with our respite agency.

Our fun loving 5-year-old is very energetic. He is very sweet, with a little spice all at the same time. He loves art, music, singing and dancing. He is very smart and loves to read. He is a bit of a little "Genius". He tends to have sensory issues and may be a bit overwhelmed at times. He was diagnosed with being on the autism spectrum at the age of two. He is not a big communicator, but he does talk. He is working on building his social skills. I am looking for someone who can be available some, if not all days during the week from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. or 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Monday - Friday) . Someone with a flexible schedule in the afternoon, even if you can not do it every single week its fine. Need someone who is trustworthy, reliable, and a great communicator.

Hi I'm looking for a nanny/babysitter who is looking to learn more about taking care of my son whom is special needs . The job consists of making his meals , potty training , giving baths , working with the Therapists , light housekeeping and his laundry . The hours are set , I would need someone that will be on time and is looking for a long term permanent position . Serious inquiries only .. For this position you need to have HHA certification.