Help Needed & Services Offered

OUCARES General Program Instructor - Part Time
Pay based upon experience and education Job Purpose: Individual needed to lead program groups for children, teens and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Includes supervision of all participants at the program, implementing positive behavior supports when needed, interacting with parents as needed and communicating with the Program Coordinator on a consistent basis. Each class will be delivered on a weekly basis for 1-3 hours for 8 weeks. Participant group size could range from 6-10 participants. Prior experience in facilitating groups for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: Positive attitude with high energy that has genuine interest and understanding about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ability to work independently and creatively with little direction from supervisor; Dependable, detailed oriented, organized and punctual; Must be a team player with strong communication skills and flexibility when needed; Degree from a university or college in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Special Education or related field; Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Please send a resume and cover letter to oucares@oakland.edu if you are interested in opportunities working with OUCARES.

Job Coach and Grocery Assistance 
In conjunction with Community Living Services,  looking to hire someone to work with my cognitively impaired 23 year old son.  He needs a job coach for 4 hours a week (First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham), and a grocery helper once a week (Walmart).  If interested, please contact Kathy at kathandgreg@comcast.net. (Posted 3/2/2023) 

Part-time Helper for Young Adult with Intellectual Disability
Seeking someone 18 or older to help my friendly, pleasant 29-year-old son with IDD, 8-13 hours/week with independent living skills, socialization and recreation activities.  This role, known as a Community Living Supports (CLS) person, requires training through the agency MORC.  Training is free and time training is paid.  Rate is approximately $19/hour (plus mileage) for CLS hours and training.  Some hours will be in our Troy home helping my son learn cleaning & cooking skills; other hours will be spent in recreation, shopping and dining out.  Must have car and driver's license.  Prefer experience working with and/or knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities.  Call or email Sue at 248-210-9309 or chaplin.susan@gmail.com. (Posted 3/30/2023)

CLS and Respite Staffing Caregiver Needed
Eli is a 14-year old boy with ASD who has a Medicaid Waiver and needs assistance over the summer. Eli is very kind and sweet, but needs assistance with most daily activities and learning to care for himself. Work would typically involve community excursions and routine activities at home. EasterSeals/MORC Training is required for this position. Schedule is flexible, primarily with daytime hours to fill in for typical school schedule (8 AM to 3 PM) over the summer and afternoons, evenings, and weekends during the school year. Pay is between $18-$21/hour depending on type of care classification. Total hours expected to be around 25-30/week. If interested, please email jx5000@gmail.com or call/text for more information at 248-953-0113.  (Posted 4/11/2023)

Part Time Child Care Needed
We are looking for a child care provider who can help care for my 3 kiddos (10 year old, 7 year old and 4 year old with special needs) 2 days a week while I work my part time job. Summer hours would be from about 8:30 to 6:30 every Wednesday and one other consistent day of the week would probably work best but can be flexible based on availability of the right candidate!  Would love someone that can stay on in the fall from 3-6:30 two days a week.  Our 4 year old is not mobile (can not crawl or walk) but loves to sit on the floor with her toys, jump in her doorway jumper, and drive around the house in her go cart. She loves driving in the car or walking in her stroller as well. She is not verbal (can't talk with words) but can pretty much communicate her every want/need with a few gestures/signs/ communication iPad and eye contact.  She is cognitively delayed as well and functions more like a 1-2 yr old. She LOVES Disney songs, books, nursery rhymes, and watching her tablet and older siblings play. She thinks her siblings are the best and they are great helpers. She does not currently have any medical issues or take any medications. She is getting pretty heavy and not potty trained but is the sweetest and most easy going little girl I know!  Please feel free to reach out to me via email or phone/text if you are interested or with any additional questions. lscbarber@gmail.com 858-752-4264. (Posted 4/18/2023)

Caregiver for 13 Year Old Needed
We are looking for a caregiver for our 13 year old son.  We live in Ann Arbor and are hoping to find someone to come to our home a few times a week for a few hours to help us care for him while we work from home. He is currently not in school as he recently was hospitalized with Catatonia and is currently still stabilizing at home. We would love to find someone that can help with respite as he requires 24/7 care. Contact Elena elenac@umich.edu or 734-972-3521 if interested. (Posted 4/18/2023)

Part Time Summer Help for 12 Year Old Needed
Looking for part time help this summer for a 12 year old boy with Autism in White Lake. Monday - Wednesday, 1-4pm with the potential for additional hours during the summer and school year. Responsibilities will include picking up the child from ABA Therapy, helping prepare lunch, give medication, and play.  1 year of experience working with children with autism a plus.  ABA and CPR preferred.  Valid Driver's license required. Pay $18 an hour.  Contact hstacey5710@gmail.com if interested. (Posted 4/25/2023)

Caregiver for 13 Year Old Needed
I am looking for help this summer to watch my son who is 12 with autism. Monday - Wednesday 1 to 4 pm while I’m at work. He would need to be picked up from ABA at 1 and taken back to our house until 4pm. We live in White Lake across from Hess Hathaway Park. May need more hours if available. Contact Heather (313) 671-1699 if interested.  (Posted 5/4/2023)

Part Time Babysitter for 4 Year Old Needed
We are looking for a part-time sitter to watch our beautiful, charismatic, and lovable 4-year-old son who was diagnosed with ASD at age 3. We would love to have someone with a special needs background to be with him in the afternoon. He still naps 2-3 hours in the afternoon. Looking for someone to start ASAP, Time 12:30 - 5:30 pm, ideally looking for 4-5 days a week (flexible on schedule / days).  Must be able to drive, located in Berkley. Hourly rate to be discussed based on final amount of hours per week. Requirements: Would need to be able to drive and pick him up from ABA and take him to additional therapies during the afternoon. If interested, please email at kiki.connery@gmail.com or text/call at (248) 961-4289. (Posted 5/9/23)

Part-time Caregiver for 18 year old with Special Needs
Seeking someone to assist with our 18 year old daughter with Rett Sydnrome.  Days/times/hours and pay are all very flexible.  Anything between 5 and 30 hours per week.  Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to be become certified at our expense.  Must have car and driver's license.  Prefer experience working with and/or knowledge of individuals with special needs.  Looking for someone that can take our daughter for walks and/or bike rides, go to the mall, hang out at home and help with ADL's as well as some stretching and physical therapy.  Training is paid for.  Call or text Bridget at 248-766-2211 (Posted 5/23/23)

Part-time Caregiver for 18 year old with Special Needs
Seeking someone to assist with our 18 year old daughter with Rett Sydnrome.  Days/times/hours and pay are all very flexible.  Anything between 5 and 30 hours per week.  Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to be become certified at our expense.  Must have car and driver's license.  Prefer experience working with and/or knowledge of individuals with special needs.  Looking for someone that can take our daughter for walks and/or bike rides, go to the mall, hang out at home and help with ADL's as well as some stretching and physical therapy.  Training is paid for.  Call or text Bridget at 248-766-2211 (Posted 5/23/23)

Part Time Helper Needed for 10 Year Old with ASD
Our family is in need of a fun and caring person trained with special needs children, preferably on the Autism spectrum. We have four children ages 15, 12, 10 and 6. The 10-year-old soon to be 11 is on the ASD spectrum with emerging verbal skills. He is quite independent but lacks the fortitude to play independently. He has a tablet to talk with which he uses very well and is beginning to verbalize. He is independent in the bathroom – just needs some minor assistance with wiping after BM. He has no eating issues (exception that he is GF) and likes a variety of foods. He can form relationships. We are looking for someone to engage with him in play activities, walks, biking, swinging, kick a soccer ball, etc. It would be 4 to 6 hours a day Tuesday – Thursday. The other kids can take care of themselves although the 6 year old will want to play too! Call or Text Theresa at 313-815-8191 (Posted 5/23/23)

Autastic Athletics: Bowling, Tennis and Fitness Program
Autastic Athletics, the first ever sports and fitness training program for autistic athletes by autistic athletes is inviting autistic individuals of all age groups from 4 and older to join the Autastic Athletics Revolution! Coach Andrew Ackner is the founder, owner and head coach of Autastic Athletics, who as a lifelong, two-sport competitive athlete on the Spectrum, understands the struggles it takes to build oneself as an athlete overcoming the adversity of sensory integration challenges and motor planning difficulties. Visit the website for more information on summer offerings.  Programs available throughout the Metro Detroit area. For more information, visit www.autastic-athletics.com or contact Andrew directly by phone at (248)224-4151 or by email at andrew@autastic-athletics.com (Posted 5/26/22)

Autism Support Design 24-7
Individualized, designed programs for adults and teens on the Spectrum to learn skills to achieve the best adult outcomes, are available to the ASD Community. Our programs are designed by a parent/educator with an M.E. in Special Ed-Autism Endorsement, who has a proven track record in helping people on the Spectrum be the best they can be, and are implemented by her son, a life coach on the Spectrum. This mother and son team have already helped multiple clients improve their skill sets in Life as well as become more in tune with their needs and their strengths as adults on the Spectrum. For more information please contact Doreen Ackner at dnackner@icloud.com or at (248)219-0457 (Posted 10/13/20)