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

Benefits:
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:
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.
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
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
- 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
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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