Warm, busy family in Mar Vista is seeking a caring, calm, and skilled Family Assistant/Nanny to support their 13-year-old son who is neurodiverse (ADHD, OCD, high-functioning autism). He’s sweet, social, energetic, and very high-functioning but benefits from steady attention, clear routines, and firm-but-kind boundaries. You’ll be the steady after-school anchor: keep him on schedule, reinforce strategies from his tutor/therapist, and coach everyday life skills, plus light household help related to his care. The family also has a 15 year old son who will not require your care.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- After-school routine & coaching: pick up from school; transition home smoothly; snack; homework/executive-function support; hygiene/organization prompts; regulate “big emotions” using agreed strategies
- Activities & transport: drive to lessons, park time/soccer practice, and other activities; create simple, active, screen-light plans
- Skill-building: social coaching, problem-solving, flexible thinking; model/direct firm-but-kind boundaries
- Team communication: collaborate with parents, tutor, and therapist; align on routines, goals, and behavior plans; share brief daily notes
- Light family assistance (child-related): reset common areas, manage backpack/gear, quick tidying tied to his routine, run errands
LOCATION: Mar Vista, CA
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday: 3:00 PM–8:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM
Saturday: 5 hours, timing will vary
Target: 28 hours weekly
RATE: $35–$40/hr DOE
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven experience with neurodiverse youth (ADHD/OCD/ASD) or behavioral therapy background; confident with behavior supports and emotional regulation tools
- Reliable car, valid driver’s license, clean driving record; comfortable with LA driving and consistent pick-ups/activities
- Clear, compassionate communicator; firm-but-kind boundary-setting; patient, steady demeanor
- Organized, proactive, and attentive to routines; excellent follow-through and consistency
The ideal candidate is warm, present, and unflappable, someone who truly enjoys teens You bring structure without rigidity, meet big feelings with calm coaching, and make everyday life skills feel achievable. You collaborate smoothly with parents, and keep afternoons running on time. Above all, you’re a steady, encouraging presence who helps a bright, energetic young man shine. Apply now, hiring ASAP!