We are a nonprofit organization that has helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families for more than 50 years. The Arc Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod empowers and supports people with disabilities and their families to belong, contribute, and thrive.

The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is seeking Shared Living Providers and Respite Providers who are interested in welcoming an adult with intellectual/developmental disabilities into their home. As a Shared Living or Respite provider, you will explore opportunities for providing community integration through social and recreational activities that the person is interested in. It will be the provider’s responsibility to give individualized support to the person on a daily basis. A Shared Living provider is providing care in their own home like: meals, supporting activities of daily living, promoting relationships and friendships, overseeing medical care, transporting to activities, etc. The provider should be committed to supporting The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod’s mission to support a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities to belong, contribute and thrive.

Currently, we are seeking Shared Living Providers as well as Respite Providers in the Greater Plymouth and surrounding areas. Providing respite is a great way to see if being a full time Shared Living Provider is right for you! Join our team as a Shared Living or Respite Provider and start changing lives today!

Shared Living Provider Requirements

-Must be 21 years of age or older

-High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

- Valid Driver’s license and own vehicle

-Ability to pass CORI check, RMV check, and fingerprinting check per DDS regulations

-Ability to become CPR/1st Aid certified

-Good verbal and written communication skills

-Must be willing to provide on-going transportation for appointments, social gatherings, community access etc.

-Must have a separate bedroom in a home that meets all DDS and Arc regulations

-Respite Providers: ability to stay overnight at program members’ homes is preferred

-Must be willing to embody The Arc/Shared Living philosophy- to welcome and assimilate the individual into your home, family and community while fostering and promoting growth, human rights and community involvement as well and safeguarding heath and safety

-Experience with people with disabilities desired; knowledge of Positive Behavior Support and Safety Care Certification desired

There are also many benefits to becoming a Respite Provider for the Shared Living Program. Work from your home or individual's home, competitive stipend, 24/7 emergency support, training upon hire and regularly thereafter to further your understanding and skill, flexible schedule: pick your own hours while building relationships and changing the lives of the people you support!

Respite Provider Requirements:

-Must be 21 years of age or older

-High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

- Valid Driver’s license and own vehicle

-Ability to pass CORI check, RMV check, fingerprinting

-Ability to become CPR/1st Aid certified.

-Good verbal communication skills.

-Must have a separate bedroom in a home that meets all DDS and Arc regulations AND must be willing to provider respite in the individual's home as well

-Must be willing to embody The Arc/Shared Living philosophy and promoting growth, human rights and community involvement as well and safeguarding heath and safety.

-Experience with people with disabilities desired; knowledge of Positive Behavior Support and Safety Care Certification desired.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1.00 - $5,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background and RMV screening for this position?

Work Location: In person