Direct Support Professional/Mentor

Delaware, OH

Part Time to Full Time

Student (College)

Part-Time Family Support / Community Buddy – Lewis Center, OH
A caring family in Lewis Center is seeking a kind, patient, and engaging support person for their 10-year-old autistic son. He is well-behaved, friendly, and a joy to be around. We’re hoping to find someone who can be a positive “buddy” — supporting him as he builds social skills, confidence, and meaningful connections in the community.

Schedule:
Weekday evenings: 4:00–7:30 PM
Occasional Saturday or Sunday hours (flexible)

What the Role Looks Like:
Engaging him in community outings and activities
Supporting social interaction and communication in natural settings
Taking him swimming and participating in fun, age-appropriate activities
Encouraging independence through play and shared experiences
Providing calm, consistent, and respectful support

About Him:
Friendly, gentle, and cooperative
Enjoys reading, sensory toys, and hands-on activities
Thrives with positive encouragement and clear routines

Who We’re Looking For:
Someone warm, reliable, and patient
Experience with children and/or autism is a plus (but not required for the right person)
Comfortable being active and engaging in the community
A genuine interest in building a trusting, supportive relationship

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, values inclusion, and wants to make a meaningful difference in a child’s daily life. We’re excited to welcome someone who will become a supportive and encouraging presence for our son.

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What We Provide
Competitive pay
Legal employment
Support from a manager and wider childcare team
Opportunities to grow professionally and apply early-childhood or education-related learning
Access to contests, social gatherings, and community events for connection and support

What You’ll Bring
Experience caring for children (paid or unpaid) and at least two childcare-related references
Consistent, dependable communication
Reliable transportation and a working cell phone
Ability to travel between home, school, and local activities
A warm, encouraging presence to greet this loving family each day

If you enjoy creating meaningful, active afternoons and supporting school-age children as they grow, this role offers a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact.

Our Culture Makes a Difference:

We invest in our employees, starting with on-the-job training, and continuing mentoring and coaching. We provide opportunities for our engaged and happy employees to grow with us.

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Direct Support Professional/Mentor

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As the nation's largest employer of childcare providers, we have positions available from a Sunday morning only, all the way to 45+ hours per week, and everything in between. Wondering if we can get you working?

Long-term families to share giggles.

​Babysitter on a flexible schedule? Yes, we can help.

Full-time position with a competitive wage and guaranteed income.

Temporary workaround school, internship, or, just other things in life? Sure, we can make that work.

Substitute work in a daycare, preschool, or as a regular caregiver.

Part or full-time job for the summer school break.

There's a reason we were a Glassdoor Winner of Best Places to Work in 2020. Join us to find out why. Carefully check the location of the positions listed to the left. We likely have positions very near you, and, those positions offer a variety of schedules.

Direct Support Professional/Mentor

Apply for this position

As the nation's largest employer of childcare providers, we have positions available from a Sunday morning only, all the way to 45+ hours per week, and everything in between.

Wondering if we can get you working?

Babysitter on a flexible schedule? Yes, we can help.