Pay
$32–$38 / hour
Depending on experience, qualifications and overall fit.
A family is looking for…
The Nicoli Family
Family Development & Household Manager
Palm City, Florida
Help shape the future of an incredible little boy while becoming an important part of our family's story.
A recruiting story written by a 7-year-old—with a little help from his parents.
Palm City, Florida
An invitation into a meaningful long-term role with a family.
We're not writing a job posting so much as an introduction. This page is our attempt to say hello, honestly and completely, to the person we hope becomes part of our family for many years.
A letter
Dear Future Friend,
Hi.
My name is Logan.
I'm almost 7 years old, and my mom said I'm old enough to help write this because we're looking for someone really important.
We're not looking for someone to simply pick me up from school.
We're hoping to find someone who wants to help me grow into a kind, confident, independent young man. Someone who might someday feel like family.
Maybe that's you.
A little about me…
- I'm all boy and love being outside.
- If there are bugs to catch, puddles to splash in, lizards or frogs to chase, birds to feed, bikes to ride, or a pool to swim in… I'm probably already there waiting for you to come play with me!
- I am really friendly, but we are still new here in Palm City and I haven't made a lot of new friends yet, so I need someone to take me to fun places and help me with that.
- I ask lots of questions and like to make people laugh.
- Sometimes I make loud noises because I get excited; usually a snuggle helps me feel better.
- I had epilepsy and several brain surgeries when I was little. My seizures are gone now, but I'm still catching up in a few areas. My mom and dad say I'm one of the hardest workers they know. I like working hard when people tell my animals—my stuffies—how proud they are of me!
- I like helping, especially when people slow down and teach me.
- I want to learn to cook, fix things with my tools, learn Spanish, help in our garden, catch lizards, build forts, ride my bike, swim, help wash the car and someday make my own breakfast.
- Mom says learning happens everywhere—not just at school. I think she's right.
I Think We'd Make a Great Team If…
- You smile a lot.
- You don't mind getting a little dirty.
- You think kids should help make dinner instead of just eating it.
- You'd rather go to the park, beach or on an adventure than sit inside watching TV.
- You like organizing because it makes life feel peaceful.
- You enjoy reading the same story or roleplaying my favorite scene from Home Alone.
- You think Mickey Mouse is the coolest.
- You aren't on your phone all day.
- You're patient when I'm having a hard day.
- You are compassionate to my needs but also believe kids can do hard things and never stop pushing me to grow and improve.
- You're looking for more than “just another job.”
Love,
Logan—and Mom & Dad
From Mom & Dad
A Note from Mom & Dad
We know this is different.
That's intentional.
We're not looking for a babysitter or someone to simply supervise after school. We're searching for a Family Development & Household Manager—someone who wants to help shape the future of an incredible little boy while helping our home run with calm, purpose and intention.
We believe the right person may already have a wonderful career and may not even be looking for a new opportunity.
If that's you, we hope you'll keep reading.
Sometimes the best opportunities find us when we least expect them.
We hope this becomes one of those rare relationships where, years from now, you're still stopping by for birthdays, celebrating milestones with us and Logan proudly introduces you as someone who helped shape the person he became.
The everyday
What Success Looks Like
Logan trying new things because someone believes in him.
Dinner already started because you planned ahead.
A home that feels calm, organized and peaceful.
Family laundry folded and put away.
Logan proudly helping make dinner instead of watching TV.
New Spanish words learned during everyday conversations.
Muddy shoes, wet clothes and a big smile after an afternoon outdoors.
A child becoming more independent and confident every month.
Helping Logan believe:
- I am smart.
- I am brave.
- I am capable.
- I can do hard things.
- I have people around me who are proud of me and believe in me.
- I learn something new every day.
This Role Is Probably for You If…
- You naturally organize a room before leaving it.
- You enjoy creating order where others see clutter.
- You'd rather cook with a child than for a child.
- You think a walk outside solves more problems than another hour of screen time.
- You notice what needs to be done without being asked.
- You enjoy planning and creating meaningful activities and adventures.
You leave people and places a little better than you found them.
Our values
What We Believe
- Children learn by doing.
- Nature is one of the best classrooms.
- Cooking builds confidence.
- Helping creates independence.
- Organization creates peace.
- Compassion and expectations can coexist.
- Every child deserves people who believe in them.
- Learning never stops.
- Kindness matters.
- The best teams can become family.
The details
Position Overview
Schedule
Guaranteed Mon–Thu
Approximately 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Location
Palm City, Florida
Candidates should ideally live within approximately 30 minutes.
Transportation
A family vehicle and expense card will be provided while working. A valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record are required.
Growth
- · Performance-based bonuses and raises
- · Professional development
- · Potential employer-funded RBT certification
- · Potential path to a full-time role with benefits
- · Possible opportunities to travel with the family
Overnight care
Occasional overnight care is required while both parents travel, approximately four to six times per year.
Primary Responsibilities
Household organization, cooking, laundry and housekeeping are core responsibilities—not optional secondary duties, and not merely light housekeeping.
Focus
Logan's Development
- School pickup and transportation
- Plan meaningful developmental activities and outdoor adventures
- Help Logan learn Spanish, read, cook, build practical life skills and strengthen his confidence
- Encourage social opportunities and friendships
- Maintain a healthy balance of structure, learning, independent play and outdoor activity
- Prepare family dinners with Logan's help whenever practical
Focus
Household Management
- Maintain a calm, orderly and organized home
- Household organization and housekeeping
- Family laundry and bed linens
- Kitchen resets, dishes and general household upkeep
- Identify clutter or inefficient systems and proactively improve them
- Help Logan participate in age-appropriate household responsibilities
Focus
Family Errands & Logistics
- Returns
- Prescription pickup
- Car washes and basic vehicle detailing
- Oil changes and routine vehicle appointments
- Household appointments
- Contractor coordination
- Pool-water testing
- Other reasonable household errands and logistics
The person
Who We're Looking For
- Former teacher, special-education teacher, ABA therapist, speech or occupational therapy professional, or someone with a similar child-development background preferred
- Energetic and young at heart, with the ability to keep up with an active seven-year-old
- Reliable, dependable and flexible
- Naturally organized
- Proactive and self-directed
- Calm and emotionally steady
- Warm, compassionate and patient
- Comfortable balancing encouragement with clear expectations
- Interested in a long-term relationship rather than seasonal or temporary employment
- Comfortable swimming and supervising a child around pools and water
- Spanish-speaking is strongly preferred but not required
- Experience with autism, ADHD, developmental differences or behavioral needs is preferred
Working with us
Why You'll Love Working With Us
We believe people do their best work when they feel appreciated, trusted and invested in.
Everyone who works with our family or businesses tells us that we genuinely care about the people around us.
The right person can expect:
- A family that treats you with kindness and respect
- Competitive compensation
- Consistent guaranteed hours
- Trust and reasonable autonomy as the relationship develops
- A voice in planning activities and improving household systems
- Professional-development support
- Opportunities for bonuses and raises
- A possible path to full-time work and benefits
- A family that values your ideas, culture and prior experiences
- Meaningful work with the opportunity to make a lifelong difference
You'll never be “just an employee.”
We'll trust your judgment.
We'll value your ideas, your culture and your prior experiences.
We'll encourage your growth just as much as you'll encourage Logan's.
If we're fortunate enough to find the right person, we hope you'll become part of our family for many years to come.
Moments
A little of our everyday.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this primarily a childcare position?
No. Logan's safety and development are the highest priorities, but this is a combined child-development and household-management role. Cooking, laundry, organization, housekeeping and errands are meaningful parts of the position.
Is autism or ABA experience required?
It is strongly preferred but not mandatory for an exceptional candidate with relevant teaching, special-education, therapy or child-development experience.
Is Spanish required?
No, but Spanish fluency is strongly preferred because we would love for Logan—and eventually the family—to learn conversational Spanish through everyday interaction.
Can this become a full-time position?
Potentially. An exceptional candidate may have the opportunity to expand into a full-time position with benefits by combining family responsibilities with appropriate administrative support across our family businesses.
How often is overnight care required?
Approximately four to six times per year when both parents travel. Advance notice will normally be provided.
Is travel required?
Routine family travel is not required. Occasional opportunities to travel with the family may arise, but this is not expected to be a major part of the role.
How much cleaning is expected?
The person should be comfortable actively maintaining and organizing the home, including laundry, bed linens, kitchen cleanup, floors, bathrooms, general housekeeping and clutter reduction. A separate housekeeper may still be used, but candidates should not view household work as outside the role.
Can I bring my own activity ideas?
Yes. We specifically want someone who enjoys creating activities, adventures, systems and learning opportunities without waiting for detailed instructions.
Can I bring my child to work?
This is not part of the standard position. It may be considered selectively for an exceptional candidate when the arrangement is beneficial for Logan and does not interfere with the responsibilities of the role.
Application
Ready to Say Hello?
If Logan's letter made you smile and this opportunity feels unusually aligned with who you are, we'd love to learn more about you.
You do not need to write a formal cover letter. Tell us your story.
Somewhere, we believe there's someone reading this who has been looking for a family like ours just as much as we've been looking for someone like you.
We hope this letter finds you.
“It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village.”