We are seeking an aide to support our 18-year-old son, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor, in his daily activities, including returning to high school, attending therapies, and engaging in therapeutic activities to achieve personal goals. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring occupational therapists seeking experience with neurological injuries.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have a therapeutic background and work closely with our son to assist him with day-to-day responsibilities. This includes transportation to therapies, attending his classes with him at his new high school, and engaging him in therapeutic activities that align with his occupational goals.
Our son is a bright, philosophical, empathetic, and articulate young man who is making remarkable progress after a severe brain injury sustained from a biking accident. We are hoping to find a caring and creative aide to provide both educational and occupational therapy support in and outside of the school environment, but there is flexibility within the role responsibilities. The selected candidate will receive direct training from his current occupational therapy aide and will have access to mentoring from his Occupational Therapist
Position Details:
Location: Kentfield, CA
Start date: January 2025
Hours: To be determined; flexible arrangements available, part time or full time
Positions: Aide for within the classroom and daily life, or one or the other
Pay rate: between $30-45 an hour (based on experience and additional factors)
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
Experience with individuals recovering from brain injuries (occupational therapy, educational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, or related fields)
Ability to assist with safe community mobility (navigating between classes, appointments, etc.). Our son walks independently but requires supervision for safety
Interest in engaging with him on school subjects, particularly in the humanities
Experience accommodating the inclusion needs of individuals with disabilities in various settings
Proactive and creative with assistive technologies (e.g., note-taking, speech-to-text)
Sensitivity to environmental stimuli and the ability to recognize when he may need a quiet break
Must provide references and pass a background check
Must have a safe vehicle and a clean driving record
Personal Traits:
Appreciation for wordplay, poetry, and creative writing
A good sense of humor
Love of music
In our son’s words: “Someone with either Girl Boss energy or ‘spiritual/philosophical vibes with a scientific basis.’”
Application Process:
Please send your resume and a letter of interest.
We look forward to hearing from you!
