Autism-friendly PA: Confidence, Community & Independence

Blue Sky Brokers; Indiana; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Sky Brokers in Indiana is seeking a personal assistant to provide 3 hours per week of support to a 32-year-old man with autism, focusing on building confidence, accessing the community, and developing routines around hobbies and employment.

The PA should be proactive, capable of cooking assistance, paperwork help, and independent living skills development. A driver is preferred to facilitate community activities, with a focus on person-centred support and building rapport.

Qualifications

• Understanding of autism helpful for working with the profile.
• Driver license or ability to drive preferred.
• Person-centred approach and ability to build rapport.
• Willingness to assist with cooking and daily living tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3 hours per week of support at home and in the community.
• Help improve cooking skills and complete paperwork.
• Support independent living skills and access hobbies.
• Be proactive in getting to know the client and develop rapport.
• Occasional community outings to build confidence; driver may be needed.

Skills

Autism awareness

Driver

Empathy & rapport

Cooking assistance

Job description

Blue Sky Brokers in Indiana is seeking a personal assistant to provide 3 hours per week of support to a 32-year-old man with autism, focusing on building confidence, accessing the community, and developing routines around hobbies and employment.

The PA should be proactive, capable of cooking assistance, paperwork help, and independent living skills development. A driver is preferred to facilitate community activities, with a focus on person-centred support and building rapport.