Afterschool Support Companion for Teens with Autism & ADHD: West Seattle

After school Support Companion for Teens with Autism & ADHD:
West Seattle

We are a West Seattle family looking for an experienced, calm, and engaged adult to provide structured after school support for our 15-year-old twin boys, both in special education at their local high school.

Both are autistic with ADHD and a mild seizure disorder. They are funny, active, and great company. They track a few years younger than their age socially and intellectually, and thrive with consistency, routine, and someone who takes them seriously as teenagers. They do not need (or want!) a babysitter, but a trusted adult who holds structure well and makes them feel genuinely good about themselves.

• Boys walk home from school so the person would need to be at the house to meet them. Transportation to activities (1-2 afternoons per week)
• Homework support: whether or not they have any
• Life skills building and structured downtime
• Screen-free engagement (educational use only)
• Some weekend hours welcome but not essential
• Can support the boys in preparing dinner

Hours:

Monday-Friday, approximately 3:45-7:00pm. Some hours at the weekend would be a bonus but not essential. Also, for the right candidate it doesn't have to be 5 weekdays - that can be flexible.

• Experience with neurodivergent youth: ABA, special education, behavioral therapy, nursing, OT, or similar background strongly preferred
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Comfortable with seizure first aid (full written emergency plan from their doctor provided)
• Reliable, patient, and genuinely enjoys teenagers
• Driver with clean record

Pay:
Competitive, commensurate with experience