Part-time Companion/Aide for Young Adult Male with Autism

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a community facilitator for a special role assisting a young man with autism in engaging activities. Flexible hours and a supportive environment make this position suitable for students interested in education, psychology, or special needs care.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• An interest in working with a delightful young man with autism.
• Excellent experience for individuals interested in education or healthcare fields.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community outings and activities with Alex.
• Swim and take walks of up to 3 miles.

Skills

Interest in working with individuals with autism

Communication skills

Experience in education or psychology

Job description

Anticipated Start Date

6/7/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week

flexible, typically 4-8

Schedule:

flexible; 2-3 hours per shift, two or three afternoons/evenings per week or on the weekend; This job has no end date - you can continue to work with Alex for as long as you'd like. Sometimes we've had people work for a summer or an entire year and sometimes we have had people work 2 - 4 years with Alex while they are undergrads at UW!

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $18.00 to $20.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Two or three times per week, 2 or 3 hours each session; weekdays after 3:30 pm or anytime on weekends. Alex needs someone to facilitate community outings and activities such as visits to bookstores, walks or hikes in the Madison area, trips to the zoo, the pool, the arboretum, movies etc. Alex is a good-natured and happy guy who especially loves swimming at his health club. He has limited expressive speech – he makes his wants and needs known but struggles to express more complex ideas. He loves books and the computer. He works on weekdays until about 3:00 and really enjoys getting out into the community. He lives on the west side of Madison, about 20-30 minutes from the UW campus. We pay $18.00/hr plus a mileage reimbursement for when you transport Alex on outings.

If you are interested in finding out more information and meeting Alex, please contact Adrienne Steiner at [e-mail] or [phone].

Qualifications:

An interest in working with a delightful young man with autism; Excellent experience for an individual interested in education, special education, psychology, rehabilitation psychology, adaptive PE, inclusive community recreation or healthcare fields.

Physical Demands

Must be able and willing to swim with Alex as well as take him on walks of up to 3 miles

Application Instructions:

Email a resume to [e-mail] or call Adrienne Steinerwith questions at 608 345-7422

Contact:

Org: Steiner Family
Contact: Adrienne Steiner
Email: [e-mail]