Companion/DSP for ASD Adult Son

Stable Life Services

Date: 8 hours ago
City: Santa Cruz, California
Contract type: Full time
Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off


Are you kind, patient, and enjoy meaningful one-on-one interactions? Do you have a great sense of humor and love music, gaming, or grabbing a coffee and chatting about life? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a compassionate and upbeat companion for a friendly and fun-loving guy in his 30s who is on the autism spectrum. He enjoys routines, has a great sense of humor, and thrives with someone who can provide both structure and spontaneity in a supportive way.

About the Role:

  • 12:30pm to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday (to start)
  • Spend time doing enjoyable, low-pressure activities like walks, outings, music, gaming, volunteering, or relaxing at home
  • Provide social support and companionship
  • Help with building routines and encouraging social engagement
  • Be a steady presence – friendly, respectful, and understanding
  • Encouraging independence while being a steady, reliable presence
  • May experience occasional behavioral challenges and benefits from patient, calm, non-demanding colleagues.
  • Must be reliable and punctual
  • Must have reliable, insured transportation
  • No personal care involved


Ideal Candidate:

  • Friendly, empathetic, flexible, non judgemental, and patient
  • Has experience working with neurodiverse individuals
  • Reliable, responsible, and respectful of personal space and preferences
  • Open to learning and adapting communication styles
  • Bonus if you share similar interests (dinosaurs, gaming, music, or casual banter!)
  • Pet friendly
  • Reliable, insured transportation


Pay: $25+

If you believe in building genuine connections and making a real difference in someone’s life, please get in touch! We’d love to find the right fit.

To apply, please send a message telling us about yourself, your interests, and why you’re a good match for this role.
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