Special Needs Family Assistant/Cook

Private Family in Park City, Utah Seeking a Special Needs Family Assistant / Cook 

Position: Full-Time, Live-Out Special Needs Family Assistant / Cook 
Schedule: Monday–Friday or Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30am - 6:30pm; and overnight coverage as needed
Salary: $130,000–$150,000 per year, depending on experience
Start Date: Flexible for the right fit
Relocation: Yes – open to nationwide search (separate housing provided)

About the Family
We are seeking a high-caliber professional Family Assistant / Household Cook for a private household in Park City, Utah. This is a hybrid role for a mature, highly dependable candidate who can combine strong family cooking, proactive household assistance, calm support for neurodivergent teens, light housekeeping, and occasional overnight coverage during parental travel. We are looking for someone who is comfortable driving in the snow and can help the home run smoothly, reduce daily management burden, and provide steady, appropriate support in a discreet private-home setting. 

Children: 2 Neurodivergent teenagers 
Home Size:  5500 square feet
Pets: Service Dog
Household Staff: Weekly Deep Cleaners

Responsibilities

Family Cooking
• Prepare nutritious daily meals including breakfast, school lunches, and dinner
• Adjust meals to accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and food sensitivities
• Plan menus, grocery shop, and maintain a well-stocked pantry, refrigerator, and kitchen
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and fully reset after meal preparation

Teen Support
• Provide calm, respectful , and appropriate support to neurodivergent teens in daily life
• Help maintain routines, structure, and a low-stress household environment

• Support meals, transitions, evening flow, and other day-to-day needs
• Build trust gradually while respecting boundaries and independence

Family Assistant Support
• Run errands including groceries, returns, pharmacy pickups, and household supply runs
• Coordinate vendors, service appointments, and household logistics
• Keep household supplies stocked and proactively handle day-to-day household tasks
• Support overall household organization, presentation, and smooth daily operations

Light Housekeeping
• Handle laundry, linens, folding, and putting items away
• Tidy common areas, bedrooms, kitchen, and other high-use spaces
• Manage kitchen cleanup, dishwashing, and daily household resets

Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate is proactive, trustworthy, and confident in their abilities. They are calm, organized, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities independently while maintaining a respectful and professional presence in the home. A flexible mindset , strong communication skills , and a calm/steady demeanor are essential. This family is seeking someone who is looking for long-term placement and will become a valued part of their household.

Requirements

• Significant experience  supporting neurodivergent children
• Excellent references
• Legal to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license and comfortable driving in the snow
• Strong cooking skills with experience accommodating dietary needs