What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shared Living Provider position at Center for Human Development?
Shared Living Provider Job Category: Direct Service Requisition Number:
SHARE005382 Full-Time Meadows Homes West Springfield, MA 010892577, USA
Job Details Description CHD\'s Shared Living program provides an
alternative residential setting to the 24-hour group home. This model
provides an opportunity for an individual who is receiving services
through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to live with
someone who wants to make an individual with intellectual disabilities
part of their life and home. CHD\'s Shared Living program provides an
alternative residential setting to the 24-hour group home. This model
provides an opportunity for an individual who is receiving services
through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to live with
someone who wants to make an individual with intellectual disabilities
part of their life and home. Shared Living is like adding a member to
your household - similar to the adoption process. It is expected that
the individual would join in social activities as appropriate, and be
included in the daily life and schedule of the home. Shared living care
is tailored to the needs of the individual, but most individuals need
help with the activities of daily life, including meal preparation,
medication management, financial transactions, and transportation to
appointments. They also will look to the shared living provider to be a
source of social engagement and community. The female being served is
unable to be in a family setting or atmosphere, but will benefit from a
one-on-one caregiving relationship with a female shared living provider.
This is a shared living position for the greater Springfield area. The
individual receives services during the day and some hours during
weeknights and weekend hours as a relief for the shared living provider.
Shared living provider would help to creatively engage her in social
Experiences For Her Recreational/social Needs. Requirements A Calm,
clean home and a person who has at least three years of experience
working in the field of human services with DDS clients or mental health
individuals. Ability to optimize client independence and provide
informal counseling/guidance and help to relieve anxieties. CPR
certification and past experience being a shared living provider or
previous foster parent. This is a tiered salary starting at \$30,000
annually. Salary will be based on clients needs and DDS approval.
Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying
out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations
Preferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the
ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
SHARE005382 Full-Time Meadows Homes West Springfield, MA 010892577, USA
Job Details Description CHD\'s Shared Living program provides an
alternative residential setting to the 24-hour group home. This model
provides an opportunity for an individual who is receiving services
through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to live with
someone who wants to make an individual with intellectual disabilities
part of their life and home. CHD\'s Shared Living program provides an
alternative residential setting to the 24-hour group home. This model
provides an opportunity for an individual who is receiving services
through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to live with
someone who wants to make an individual with intellectual disabilities
part of their life and home. Shared Living is like adding a member to
your household - similar to the adoption process. It is expected that
the individual would join in social activities as appropriate, and be
included in the daily life and schedule of the home. Shared living care
is tailored to the needs of the individual, but most individuals need
help with the activities of daily life, including meal preparation,
medication management, financial transactions, and transportation to
appointments. They also will look to the shared living provider to be a
source of social engagement and community. The female being served is
unable to be in a family setting or atmosphere, but will benefit from a
one-on-one caregiving relationship with a female shared living provider.
This is a shared living position for the greater Springfield area. The
individual receives services during the day and some hours during
weeknights and weekend hours as a relief for the shared living provider.
Shared living provider would help to creatively engage her in social
Experiences For Her Recreational/social Needs. Requirements A Calm,
clean home and a person who has at least three years of experience
working in the field of human services with DDS clients or mental health
individuals. Ability to optimize client independence and provide
informal counseling/guidance and help to relieve anxieties. CPR
certification and past experience being a shared living provider or
previous foster parent. This is a tiered salary starting at \$30,000
annually. Salary will be based on clients needs and DDS approval.
Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying
out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations
Preferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the
ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Salary : $30,000