Overview
A Rockville-based family is seeking a reliable, organized, and compassionate part-time Personal Assistant to support a high-functioning adult with developmental needs. This role is focused on accountability, scheduling support, life-skills reinforcement, and structured guidance for 5-10 hours/week. The rate is $25/hour.

This is a meaningful opportunity for someone studying psychology, education, social work, special education, or a related field who is looking for hands-on experience in a supportive, family-centered environment.

Responsibilities

Accountability & Structure

• Serve as a consistent accountability partner for weekly goals and commitments
• Help track progress on personal, academic, or professional objectives
• Provide gentle reminders and structured follow-up

Scheduling & Organization

• Assist with calendar management and appointment coordination
• Support planning for weekly activities, deadlines, and commitments
• Help build routines and systems for organization

Life Skills Support

• Encourage independent task completion
• Assist with prioritization and time management
• Provide structured check-ins to reinforce responsibility and follow-through

Light Administrative Support (as needed)

• Help organize documents or digital files
• Occasional research or coordination tasks

Ideal Candidate

• Responsible, patient, and dependable
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable providing accountability without being overbearing
• Excellent communication skills
• Discreet and trustworthy
• Experience working with young adults or individuals with developmental differences is a plus (not required)
• Currently enrolled at or connected to Montgomery College preferred

This role is about partnership and empowerment. We are looking for someone who has time during their week and can provide steady support, structure, and encouragement on a weekly basis.

If you are organized, kind, and interested in making a meaningful impact in a family-centered environment, we’d love to hear from you.