Special Needs Nanny/Mentor

Looking for a Fun, On-The-Go Buddy in Westerville, OH A caring family is seeking a kind, patient, and engaging support person for their 9-year-old autistic son. He is well-behaved, friendly, and a joy to be around. We’re hoping to find someone who can be a positive “buddy”, and supporting him as he builds social skills, confidence, and meaningful connections in the community. Go have fun everyday exploring, going to Cosi, getting food, or just hanging out!

Schedule: Weekday evenings: 4:00–7:30 PM

What the Role Looks Like:

• Engaging him in community outings and activities
• Supporting social interaction and communication in natural settings
• Taking him swimming and participating in fun, age-appropriate activities
• Encouraging independence through play and shared experiences
• Providing calm, consistent, and respectful support

About Him:

• Friendly, gentle, and cooperative
• Enjoys reading, sensory toys, and hands-on activities
• Thrives with positive encouragement and clear routines

Who We’re Looking For:

• Someone warm, reliable, and patient
• Experience with children and/or autism is a plus (but not required for the right person)
• Comfortable being active and engaging in the community
• A genuine interest in building a trusting, supportive relationship

What We Provide

• Competitive pay
• Legal employment
• Support from a manager and wider childcare team
• Opportunities to grow professionally and apply early-childhood or education-related learning
• Access to contests, social gatherings, and community events for connection and support

We hope you have:

• 2 + years of experience caring for children (paid or unpaid) references
• Consistent, dependable communication
• Reliable transportation and a working cell phone
• A warm, encouraging presence to greet this loving family each day

Our Culture Makes a Difference: We invest in our employees, starting with on-the-job training, and continuing mentoring and coaching. We provide opportunities for our engaged and happy employees to grow with us.

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