During my undergrad I worked with this company, Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, that provides services for adults with Autism. I basically helped my clients with their chores, took them grocery shopping, went out to dinner, got them out in the community for social events and things like that. It was a rewarding and easy way to earn some spending money! Basically you get paid to hang out with these awesome people! Personally, I found it way less stressful than waitressing. I live in PA so I'm not sure if there is anything like that in NY but it may be worth a look. Hope this helps!