Special Needs Companion
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Jovie
Columbus, OH, US
Summary
Provide one-on-one companionship and support to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Implement care plans and document the child's well-being while encouraging growth through creative activities.
Job Description
Make a difference in a child’s day and a family’s life, Apply today!
Join Jovie as a Special Needs Buddy and provide companionship, encouragement, and support to a young child with special needs. In this role, you’ll help create a safe, engaging environment where the child can learn, play, and build confidence while giving their family peace of mind.
About the Role:
As a Special Needs Caregiver, you’ll work one-on-one with a child in their home, and out in the community doing fun, everyday type tasks. You’ll support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome or developmental needs. The goal is to help them learn and have fun, while helping them thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.
Schedule & Pay Options:
We’re hiring for several positions with families all over the Metro area. We offer:
- Weekly placements: Consistent families, typically during weekday afternoons or evenings
- Afternoon Placements: Are our most often needed schedule of 2-6p, 3-6p or 4-7p
- Some Weekend shifts: Typically 4-6 hr shifts a day
- Pay varies based on role but typically $19/hr
What You’ll Do:
- Provide supportive, meaningful companionship to children with special needs
- Encourage growth and independence through play, reading, and creative activities
- Implement care plans as directed by your local manager
- Observe and document the child’s mood, behavior, and well-being, reporting updates to the supervisor
- Communicate regularly with the family
- Offer a calm, positive presence during times of loneliness, frustration, or change
- Ensure safety during all activities and report emergencies promptly
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- At least 1 year of related experience (personal, volunteer, or professional) supporting individuals with special needs or providing companionship
- Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid drivers license
- Able to pass a criminal background check
You'll be great if you are:
- Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys connecting with children
- Creative and engaging
- Dependable and communicative
- Comfortable working independently
- Has reliable transportation and can provide references
Why Jovie?
We offer legal employment, competitive pay, and local support! For over 20 years, Jovie Nannies + Sitters has been a trusted partner for families, connecting heart-centered caregivers with meaningful opportunities. We invest in our team through training, ongoing support, and a caring community that celebrates diversity and purpose.
Want to learn more about all of our available positions? Apply today!
We're Jovie. Smart, capable, human, full of joy. Ready to help build stronger families with our vetted and savvy team of professional nannies and babysitters.
For modern parents, finding the proper childcare can feel like another task on a never-ending to-do list. That's why Jovie takes the tough stuff off their plate: screening, hiring, training, and payroll. So they can skip to the best part— meeting a nanny or sitter who feels like part of the family.
Jovie's childcare services extend beyond the home as the nation's leading event care provider for corporate functions, weddings, and professional sports teams. Our experienced caregivers are equipped to be ready for anything, including stepping in for center care staffing and employer-subsidized back-up childcare. We've always done this work before as College Nannies and Sitters, and we continue it now as Jovie.
Over the last 20+ years, we've served over 350,000 families in 150 territories across the U.S. In 2016, we became part of the Bright Horizons Family of Childcare Solutions as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Founded
2001
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Privately Held
We're Jovie. Smart, capable, human, full of joy. Ready to help build stronger families with our vetted and savvy team of professional nannies and babysitters.
For modern parents, finding the proper childcare can feel like another task on a never-ending to-do list. That's why Jovie takes the tough stuff off their plate: screening, hiring, training, and payroll. So they can skip to the best part— meeting a nanny or sitter who feels like part of the family.
Jovie's childcare services extend beyond the home as the nation's leading event care provider for corporate functions, weddings, and professional sports teams. Our experienced caregivers are equipped to be ready for anything, including stepping in for center care staffing and employer-subsidized back-up childcare. We've always done this work before as College Nannies and Sitters, and we continue it now as Jovie.
Over the last 20+ years, we've served over 350,000 families in 150 territories across the U.S. In 2016, we became part of the Bright Horizons Family of Childcare Solutions as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Founded
2001
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Privately Held
