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Special Needs Care Professional | $500 Educational Stipend

| $500 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BONUS | FOOD AND LODGING PROVIDED | TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES | WORKSHOPS AND FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Are you looking to make a difference in a child's life? Would you like to live in a new and exciting location for a year with almost no living expenses?

If you answered yes to these questions, then working with Apex Social is the perfect opportunity for you!

Your Role & Responsibilities:

Becoming a 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 Special Needs Care Professional 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 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 a 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 them 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
  • Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties

Benefits Offered:
  • On-time weekly pay
  • Furnished private room provided
  • Vehicle for transportation
  • 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)
  • Previous experience in personal care or related fields
  • Compassionate and caring demeanor
  • Active driver's license
  • Authorized to work in the US

Nice to have:
  • Experience in Occupational, Speech Therapy or ABA Therapy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills