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Full-Time Companion / Activity Partner for Adult with Autism (PLEASE READ FULLY)

$30/hour + Full Benefits, Paid Vacation & Sick Time

We are looking for a fun, upbeat, energetic, and genuinely kind person to spend time with a 30-year-old adult male with Autism.

This is NOT a clinical or traditional caregiver position, and professional caregiving experience is not required. We are looking for the right personality — someone bubbly, happy, active, funny, patient, and creative who enjoys making someone else’s day more enjoyable.

Think companion, activity partner, and friend.

The ideal person is someone who can walk in with positive energy and say, “What should we do today?” Whether that’s watching a movie together, playing a game, doing arts & crafts, taking a walk, going for a drive to grab a snack, shopping, running an errand, or coming up with a fun new activity.

What You’ll Do

Spend quality time together and provide companionship

Watch movies and shows together

Play games and do arts & crafts

Go for walks and enjoy activities outside the home

Drive out for snacks, lunch, shopping, or simple outings

Come up with creative and fun things to do

Encourage conversation, laughter, and positive social interaction

Prepare simple meals or snacks when needed

Help make his day active, enjoyable, and engaging

Who We’re Looking For Previous experience or familiarity interacting with individuals with Autism is a definite plus, but not required. If you understand how to communicate, engage, and be patient with someone on the Autism spectrum, we would love to hear from you.

Personality is extremely important to us.

You should be:

Bubbly, happy, and energetic

Outgoing and friendly

Funny and able to make someone laugh

Creative and good at thinking of fun activities

Patient, compassionate, and respectful

Active and willing to get out of the house

Dependable and punctual

Experience or familiarity with Autism is a definite plus

Comfortable interacting and communicating with an adult with Autism

A good communicator

Professional caregiving experience is NOT required. We are primarily looking for the right personality—someone naturally caring, responsible, patient, engaging, and genuinely interested in building a positive companionship.

Requirements

Clean background check

Valid driver’s license

Must have your own reliable car — a car is required for this position

Dependable and punctual

Comfortable driving to activities, stores, restaurants, etc.

Schedule

Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Forest Hills, Queens Monday–Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM — Great Neck

Some flexibility may be available.

Compensation & Benefits

$30 per hour

Plus:

Full benefits

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

This is a great position for someone who wants a simple, enjoyable, and meaningful job where your biggest responsibility is being dependable, bringing positive energy, and helping make someone’s day better.

Please submit a complete resume. Incomplete resumes will not be considered.