Live-In Caregiver & Mentor for Young Adult on the Autism Spectrum
Location: Malibu / Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Live-In | 24-Hour Rotational Shifts
Reports To: Josh Brazier – Director of Structure & Family Systems
Secondary Oversight: Family Leadership Team
Role Overview
We are seeking a grounded, emotionally intelligent, and highly engaged Live-In Caregiver & Mentor to support a young adult on the autism spectrum within a structured, growth-oriented home environment.
This role is relationship-based, purposeful, and active. The ideal candidate brings presence, creativity, accountability, and heart — while supporting independence, routine, and long-term life skill development.
This is not a passive supervision role. We are looking for someone who takes pride in meaningful engagement, structure, and being part of a professional care team focused on real progress.
Core Purpose of the Role
The caregiver is part of a larger developmental mission:
To support the growth of independence, confidence, routine, and life skills that lead toward employment, volunteering, community integration, and long-term success.
Caregivers are expected to work within a forward-moving rhythm that supports real development over time. This includes:
- Creating structured and meaningful experiences
- Thoughtfully observing and testing growth
- Gaining insights from those experiences
- Adjusting approach and expectations as needed
- Providing the next level of challenge and opportunity to support continued growth
The goal is not simply to maintain the status quo, but to actively help move the individual forward — building capacity, confidence, and competence one step at a time.
This role is dynamic, relational, and intentionally progressive, with routine, creativity, and purposeful engagement serving as the foundation for long-term success.
Primary Responsibilities
Daily Care & Emotional Support
- Provide consistent supervision and companionship during scheduled shifts
- Support daily routines including hygiene, grooming, and organization
- Monitor emotional regulation, wellbeing, and safety
- Maintain a calm, steady, and predictable presence
- Encourage dignity and independence
Structure, Engagement & Skill Building
- Implement daily and weekly routines designed by leadership
- Actively engage in:
- meaningful activities
- outdoor time
- creative projects
- exercise and movement
- hobbies and interests
- community outings
- Support the development of habits that encourage long-term independence
- Reinforce consistency, routine, and responsibility
- Create opportunities that gently stretch capacity and reveal growth edges
- Observe progress, communicate insights, and adjust approach as needed
- Collaborate with leadership to refine the developmental path forward
Communication & Team Collaboration
- Participate in:
- shift-change meetings
- weekly staff check-ins
- periodic trainings
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with leadership and team members
- Maintain daily notes or logs
- Share observations, progress, and concerns in a proactive and professional manner
Financial & Administrative Responsibility
- Responsibly manage client-related expenses
- Remain within assigned budgets
- Keep accurate receipts and records
- Submit reimbursement requests in a timely and organized manner
- Demonstrate care, transparency, and respect around financial responsibilities
Professional Culture & Expectations
We prioritize a culture of:
- Presence
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Reliability
- Accountability
- Respect
- Growth
Caregivers are expected to remain engaged and intentional during shifts. While warmth and compassion are essential, professionalism and structure are equally important. Oversight exists to support success, consistency, and quality of care — and to ensure that standards remain high.
We value individuals who take ownership of their role, communicate clearly, and approach their work with curiosity, purpose, and responsibility.
Collaboration & Leadership Structure
Caregivers will work closely with:
- Josh Brazier (Director of Structure & Family Systems)
- The Family Leadership Team
They will receive guidance, feedback, and support, and are expected to actively participate in ongoing growth, alignment, and system improvement.
Desired Experience & Qualities
- Experience supporting neurodiverse individuals or similar populations
- Strong emotional intelligence and maturity
- Grounded, calm presence
- Professional and reliable work ethic
- Ability to build genuine relationships
- Creative, proactive mindset
- Comfortable providing structure and guidance
- Excellent communication skills
- Alignment with relationship-based care models
Living Arrangement & Environment
- Live-in position during scheduled shifts
- Private bedroom provided (shared bathroom)
- Meals or meal budget provided
- Use of family vehicle during shifts
- Respectful boundaries and professionalism required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Room & board during shifts
- Paid time off
- Structured supervision and training
- Opportunity for long-term growth
This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who:
- Feels called to meaningful, relationship-driven caregiving
- Enjoys creativity and engagement
- Values structure and accountability
- Takes pride in helping others build independence
- Wants to be part of a professional, aligned care team
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you okay living in the home and doing 24-hour shifts?
Ability to Commute:
- Montecito, CA 93108 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Montecito, CA 93108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
