Help Needed & Services Offered

If you are looking for specific services for an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder or their family, you can post it here. If you are a service provider or have special skills that you would like to share with someone in the autism community that can be posted here as well.

Contact us if you are interested in posting an ad whether you are looking for a babysitter, a therapist, a parent to talk to or for someone who may be interested in your services.

Please note that Oakland University is not responsible for nor are we recommending those who may respond to your ad. We are simply providing an avenue for families to find the assistance they need and for professionals to promote their services.

Help Needed

Tutor Needed Immediately
Location: Shelby Twp (Our Home)
Hours: Can be flexible
Pay Rate: $25/hour
Seeking individuals who have experience teaching kids with various disabilities

We are looking for a tutor to help our 7 y/o son a few hours a week at our home. He is nonspeaking (although has various ways he communicates, including an AAC), autistic, has epilepsy as well as a cognitive impairment. He is in many different outside therapies for speech, OT and PT, but we would love for him to have some 1:1 support with his IEP goals/independent living while he is on summer break :) He is very sweet, loving and can easily connect if given the opportunity through play. Please contact Kristyn Singles 734.756.8526 call/text or [email protected]

CLS Support Staff Needed
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated individual to work as a Community Living Support Staff with a 25 year old female diagnosed with ASD in Wixom. Staff will be responsible for supporting the individual to increase their independence at home and in the community. Staff will assist with shopping in the community, budgeting for needed items and providing support and encouragement for socializing in the community.

Looking for 6 hours per week with a flexible schedule and pay is $19.85 hourly. Mornings and afternoons preferred. Mileage reimbursement available at $0.63 per mile.

Desirable Skills and qualities:

-Caring and compassionate

-Timely and motivated

-Patience and empathy

-Strong problem solving skills

Qualifications and Experience:

-Experience in direct support, mental health field or caregiving

-CPR/First Aid Training, recipient rights training and universal precautions training (which can be completed by new hire orientation and reimbursed for)

Requirements:

-Reliable transportation

-Able to pass background check

-Okay with pets and service dog

To Apply, please contact Sarah Demers, Supports Coordinator at Community Living Services, 734-725-1747 or [email protected] (Posted 7/25/2024)

Support Staff Needed

We are looking for a compassionate , motivated person to work as a one on one support for my 27 year old autistic daughter who is at a skill building program at New Horizons in Auburn Hills Michigan. This would be for five days a week between 8.30 AM to 2.30 PM Monday through Friday .New horizons would be employing the staff. We prefer a female staff who is energetic , patient and is willing to stay employed here for a good amount of time. Our daughter needs one on one staff for some of her aggressive behaviors like grabbing stomping feet , crying and chasing after staff. We prefer someone who is QBS trained and is CPR certified but it is not a must On the spot training would be provided at New Horizons for this position. Interested candidates can contact me ASAP on my cell number at :2488354089. or home phone number at 248-792-6544. You could email me at [email protected] with your phone number and I will get back to you. Thank you (Posted 8/12/2024)

Direct Support Staff Needed

Location: Pleasant Ridge

Pay Rate: $19.85/hour

Transportation Reimbursement: $.63/mile

Hours: Flexible Schedule

We are seeking a support staff to provide Community Living Supports to an individual in his early 30's diagnosed with ASD. He has a passion for art and would benefit from guidance & support from staff. Please contact Melissa Hammond at (248)701-3935 or [email protected] if you are interested in the position or have any questions. Thank you. (Posted 8/30/24)

Nanny and Speech Services Needed
Looking for help with my 5.5 year old son. 4 or 5 days a week and the hours are not solidified yet as things might/will change once child has his IEP, but the hours will range from 630-7am to 3-4pm and I'm a bit flexible with this if needed. I will need help making sure he is up by 7-30am for ABA / school

Getting him changed , dressed , fed breakfast , his lunch packed ( which I will have ready) and then dropped off to ABA which is not even ten minutes from our house. And possibly helping me with our two small dogs. My son will need to be picked up at 12 noon or 1230 from ABA ( not positive on this time yet) and then dropped off to Beacon Tree Elementary ( five minute drive from the facility) for the last couple of hours. In between ABA and school I'd like very minor pickup around the house ( I strive to have a clean house so it's typically not dirty or messy) and help with organizing all of educational & play toys/games/activities. If my son isn't attending school after ABA I'd like you to work with him on his speech skills and other skill sets you might possibly have in your toolbox. And do fun activities with him but afterwards work with him on clean up time please!

Must have a clean driving record and if all things check out I can provide a new vehicle to transport child around so you don't incur additional gas costs or mileage on your personal vehicle.

If you believe you can be of some assistance to my son and his needs please feel free to reach out to me. We can discuss rates as this is all new to me. Again, I'm willing to be flexible with hours, I will have his lunch ready ( most of the time) , I'm willing to provide lunch for you (my fridge is your fridge as long as you provide me with a details of foods you enjoy) and I have a new vehicle , which changes every 6 months( if needed ) to transport my son around in or I will cover your gas/mileage costs. We live at 25 mile road and Romeo Plank crossroads in Macomb. If interested contact Sal Soave (586) 719-7172

[email protected] (Posted 9/6/2024)

Caregiver/Companion for Young Adult with Autism (Troy, MI)
We’re seeking caring individuals to provide occasional companionship and support for our 21-year-old with autism and other special needs. He is living with a roommate in Troy attending a “college-like” program and working part-time. Initially, we’re looking for people who can occasionally spend time with him on weekends or evenings, offering companionship and gradually stepping into a support role. He enjoys sports, video games, riding elevators, grabbing Starbucks, and crosswalks, so someone who can engage with him in these activities would be a great fit. By June, when his college program ends and his daily structure decreases, we’ll need more regular weekly support. Support tasks may include remotely helping him stay on schedule (e.g., getting up & ready for work, taking medication) via phone calls or FaceTime, assisting with groceries and meal prep, light housekeeping/laundry, and activity/transportation scheduling.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking for flexible, supplemental income in a big brother/big sister type of role. Compensation would be negotiable based on experience and type of care, but we would ensure we would be very competitive. Even if it’s just for a few hours a month or being available to be on-call occasionally, every bit of support makes a difference.

If you or someone you know might be interested in helping our son as he transitions into more independent living, please contact Heather at 248-310-5046 or email [email protected] for more information and details. (Posted 9/23/24)

Services Offered

Autastic Athletics - Tennis Program
Groups are forming now in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Genesee counties: for autistic athletes, by autistic athletes! Our coach has over 15 years of experience working with his fellow autistic individuals, and is a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association! He also has been playing competitive tennis his whole life, and was the first autistic person to serve on the board for Autism Society of Michigan. Please email [email protected] or call (248)224-4151 for more information. (Posted 4/12/21)

Autism Support Design 24-7
Individualized, designed programs for adults and teens on the Spectrum to learn skills to achieve the best adult outcomes, are available to the ASD Community. Our programs are designed by a parent/educator with an M.E. in Special Ed-Autism Endorsement, who has a proven track record in helping people on the Spectrum be the best they can be, and are implemented by her son, a life coach on the Spectrum. This mother and son team have already helped multiple clients improve their skill sets in Life as well as become more in tune with their needs and their strengths as adults on the Spectrum. For more information please contact Doreen Ackner at [email protected] or at (248)219-0457 (Posted 10/13/20)

Oakland University Center for Autism Outreach

Pawley Hall, Room 425C
456 Pioneer Dr.
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
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(248) 370-2424