What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shared Living Provider position at 3Rivers, Inc?
Shared Living Providers are contracted through 3Rivers to support an individual with intellectual disabilities or autism according to their person-centered plan. These individuals live in the home with the Shared Living Provider.
The Shared Living Provider works with the individual on all aspects of daily living, which may include administering medications, transportation, coordinating with other care providers, support medical appointments, improving safety skills, interpersonal skills development, nutritional support, behavioral interventions, and personal care. Shared Living Providers are members of an individuals multi-disciplinary team.
At 3Rivers, we believe in the concept of co-managing with the individual which means support is viewed as not just assisting but imparting skills needed for independence. Shared Living Providers balance health and safety with the dignity of informed risk and individual choice, as well as balancing a healthy, positive relationship built on trust and respect.
3Rivers provides the following supports to Contracted Shared Living Providers:
- Web-based electronic documentation
- 24-hour on-call support
- Competitive daily rates (tax free!) with weekly direct deposit
- Training
- Home safety inspections
- Provider recruitment and background checks
- Monthly contacts
- Participation in all team meetings
- Coordination with other providers
- Consultation on matters of compliance
