Columbia Special Needs Jobs

Looking for a paraprofessional to assist 7-year-old boy in the classroom.

Paraprofessional to assist 7-year-old boy at school needed.

My son is in the 7th grade. He is on the autism spectrum and has ADD. He is capable of doing grade level work, but he cannot focus enough to study or complete assignments without someone working with him 1:1. I am looking for someone to come to our house 2-4 days/week, ideally from 4-5 p.m. to work with him on homework, help him study for tests and days he doesn't have homework or tests, general study skills. I can be a little flexible with days and times if need be.

Caregiver needed for son with Down Syndome (regular caregiver out indefinitely due to a medical emergency). Nonverbal 16-year-old needs care 2 days a week starting June 8. Will need assistance with toileting, eating and recreational activities. Uses an app on tablet to communicate. Mostly easy going. Prefer Monday and Wednesday 8-4 but can be somewhat flexible. Household includes a 10-year-old schnauzer. Patience and attitude more important than experience.

We are looking for someone to care for our 16-year-old special needs son after school 2 afternoons a week. He has Down Syndrome and needs help eating dinner and with toileting. Nonverbal but uses an iPad app to communicate. He is super sweet with an occasional angry outburst. We also have a mini schnauzer in the house. Hours would be approximately 4:15-7:30 one or two days a week. Would need someone to start at the end of August or in September.

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our Teen, Youth family member with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, ADD, ADHD, Down Syndrome in Columbia. Ideal match will meet the requirements below.

54 yr-old man with Anoxic brain injury. Has short term memory issues and mobility deficits. Has feeding tube. Needs assistance with everything. Has a great sense of humor and interesting personality. Additional needs include pick up / drop off, light housekeeping, having a reliable car and being comfortable with pets. Family Age Groups: Adult. Diagnosis: Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, No Specific Experience Required. Need coverage as caregiver and companion for days, evenings and some weekends. Will hire more than one person to cover hours needed. He is a very interesting, and funny person who is easygoing. We are moving him home to live with us in an attached apartment and will need a caregiver/companion to not only assist him with activities of daily living, but also to work with him to get stronger.

54 yr-old man with Anoxic brain injury. Has short term memory issues and mobility deficits. Has feeding tube. Needs assistance with everything. Has a great sense of humor and interesting personality. Additional needs include pick up / drop off, light housekeeping, having a reliable car and being comfortable with pets. Family Age Groups: Adult. Diagnosis: Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, No Specific Experience Required. Need coverage as caregiver and companion for days, evenings and some weekends. Will hire more than one person to cover hours needed. He is a very interesting, and funny person who is easygoing. We are moving him home to live with us in an attached apartment and will need a caregiver/companion to not only assist him with activities of daily living, but also to work with him to get stronger.

54 yr-old man with Anoxic brain injury. Has short term memory issues and mobility deficits. Has feeding tube. Needs assistance with everything. Has a great sense of humor and interesting personality. Additional needs include pick up / drop off, light housekeeping, having a reliable car and being comfortable with pets. Family Age Groups: Adult. Diagnosis: Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, No Specific Experience Required. Need coverage as caregiver and companion for days, evenings and some weekends. Will hire more than one person to cover hours needed. He is a very interesting, and funny person who is easygoing. We are moving him home to live with us in an attached apartment and will need a caregiver/companion to not only assist him with activities of daily living, but also to work with him to get stronger.

Hello! My name is Luca. I'm an incoming University freshman. I'm looking for a caretaker to help me take care of myself, as I have a physical disability that makes it very difficult to do certain tasks and take care of myself. Some examples of things I'd need help on are showering, dressing, shaving, etc. Additional needs include light housekeeping. Family Age Groups: Adult. Diagnosis: Mobility Challenges.