Special Needs Caregiver - Feeding Therapy Focus

Special Needs Caregiver – Feeding Therapy Focus

Location: Ringoes, NJ
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hours: Guaranteed 30 hours/week (with potential for additional hours)
Compensation: Starting at $35/hour, based on experience

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Special Needs Caregiver with expertise in feeding therapy to work with a bright and loving 7-year-old autistic child. The child is non-speaking and presents with extremely restricted eating patterns, likely ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).

This is a meaningful opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a long-term impact by supporting a child’s growth in a supportive, home-based environment. Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Developmental Therapists are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and support feeding therapy interventions in coordination with the family’s care team
• Facilitate play-based developmental learning
• Support communication through alternative methods (AAC experience is a plus)

• Build a consistent, nurturing relationship to promote trust and progress

Ideal Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with feeding therapy and ARFID
• Background in special education, early intervention, ABA, or developmental therapy
• Training in DIR/Floortime or other relationship-based therapy approaches
• Ability to provide 3–5 professional references

• Excellent communication skills and a warm, patient demeanor

Additional Information:

• Retired nurses with pediatric or developmental experience are strongly encouraged to apply
• Flexibility for additional hours based on therapist availability and family needs

• Long-term collaboration preferred

This role offers a unique chance to work closely with a family committed to their child’s development while using your expertise to make a tangible difference.

If you are experienced, reliable, and passionate about helping children with special needs thrive, we would love to hear from you.





Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.