Live-In Special Needs Care Professional
Do you like working with children? Are you looking to make a difference? Do you like to travel and explore new places? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in healthcare?
If you answered yes to these questions, then working with Apex Social might be a great opportunity for you!
Live with a family to provide in-home support and put your education, therapy, or social knowledge and nurturing background to work in a practical setting. This is a unique opportunity to integrate your area of interest into a child’s daily life and gain added experience working with their specialized team of educators and therapists. In return, you get an opportunity to explore another part of the US, receive free room and board, an hourly wage to support additional living needs, and paid days off. This truly is a unique experience you won’t forget!
About Us:
Apex Social brings together experienced educators, therapists and care providers with families from across the US who have infants or children with special care needs. We provide personal & career development through a unique, collaborative work experience for Care Professionals.
Our Mission is unlocking children’s greatest potential through integrating skilled Care Professionals into their family’s daily life.
We are dedicated to finding the best and most qualified Special Needs Care Providers for our Host Families. Our Host Families are seeking Live-In Special Needs Care Providers who are passionate about working with children with special needs and are looking to make a difference in their lives.
Your Role & Responsibilities:
Becoming a Live-In Special Needs Care Professional means you are matched with a Host Family here in the United States for a duration of at least 12 months. During this time you will work with one family, providing dedicated support for their child/children with special needs. Partnering with parents and becoming part of the child’s multidisciplinary team of therapists, you will help the child to achieve their developmental goals and reach milestones. As a Live-In Special Needs Care Provider, you not only gain practical and professional experience by working alongside experts in the field of a wide range of therapy and support disciplines, but you will also be able to explore a different part of the country while having room and board covered and being paid a weekly salary.
Every family has different needs, but here are some examples of what your responsibilities as a Live-In Special Needs Care Professional may include:
- Support children or young adults with developmental delays or disabilities in fun and creative ways
- Work with and become part of multidisciplinary therapy team to deliver extraordinary care
- Work on daily stretching and exercises that will assist to improve strength, stability, and movement
- Drive children to school and/or help learn at home
- Attend therapy sessions and provide feedback
- Provide support with daily living activities and related care needs
- Connect with parents for a smooth transition at the end of the day
Benefits Offered:
- Weekly pay
- Private room and board provided by the Host Family
- Vehicle for transportation
- Optional health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Stipend for continuing education courses for local/national conferences or classes
- Weekly scheduled communicated ahead of time to allow for time to explore your hometown and area
- Support from Apex Social throughout your journey
Requirements:
- Ability to relocate
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children with special needs or being in the process of completing or holding a degree in a special needs' related field. (PT, SLP, OT, Nursing, ABA, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education)
- Be empathetic, fun, and authentic self
- Active driver's license
- Authorized to work in the US
Job Type: Full-time