Daytime Caregiver

Community Living Support for 13-Year-Old Male with Autism (Commerce Township, MI)

Position: Caregiver / Community Living Support Worker
Location: Commerce Township, Michigan
Schedule: Daytime hours between 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM
Pay: $15.20–$16.20 per hour, paid weekly
Training: Paid training provided

A patient, encouraging caregiver is needed to support a 13-year-old male with autism in building independence and confidence in both home and community settings. The caregiver will focus on developing social skills, practicing appropriate greetings, and assisting the client in completing community purchases.

Responsibilities:

• Support the client in practicing socialization and appropriate greetings

• Assist with community outings, including making purchases and learning basic money-handling skills

• Encourage communication, independence, and positive interactions with others

• Provide consistent structure, patience, and calm guidance

• Follow the client’s established routines and support strategies

• Maintain a safe, supportive environment at all times

Qualifications:

• Experience working with teens or individuals with autism is helpful (not required—training provided)

• Comfortable supporting community outings and skill-building activities

• Patient, reliable, and able to model appropriate social behavior

• Strong communication and rapport-building skills

• Must pass standard background checks 

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay: $15.20–$16.20 per hour

• Paid training

• Daytime schedule with consistent hours

• Supportive family/environment and clear care plan

• Opportunity to help a teen build meaningful life skills

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and excited to support skill growth and independence, we’d love to hear from you.