What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shared Living Provider position at LifeConnections Shared Living?
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LifeConnections is a behavioral health care provider with residential programs all across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. We primarily serve adults with developmental disabilities and complex mental health conditions.
Do you want to get paid for having an adult with a developmental disability live with YOU in YOUR house, Apartment or Condo?
Position: Shared Living Home Care Provider
Location: Gardner, MA Region
Annual Stipend: $44,884.00/Year - Tax Free!
Client Description/Summary: Individual is a male in his 20’s. He is independent, wants to work and spend time with family and friends. He manages his own ADL’s, medications, has 6 hours home alone time, 6 hours community alone time. He would like to learn the bus route to get around. He wants to feel respected, heard, treated as an adult, family member and does not want to feel he is being judged. Wants to be active in the community and active with his provider. Individual does not want to discuss religion and does like to vape/smoke cannabis.
What’s involved?
As a Shared Living Home Care Provider, you will provide a safe and comfortable home for an adult with a developmental disability to live their best life, support them with tasks such as but not limited to, meal preparation, medication administration, transportation to and from medical appointments, socialization, participation in the community and other daily living tasks and activities.
Can I Still Have a Day Job?
Yes, and many people do as most individuals we serve receive staffed day support out in the community with outside staff (Monday through Friday).
What if I Need a Break?
Home Care Providers will have access to respite support, so you can go still to that wedding… take a weekend off or just go visit your family, with adequate notice when possible.
Do I Get Training & Support?
LifeConnections provides extensive training and on-going support, including monthly home visits and the availability of agency staff to guide and assist providers with any issues that might arise.
Where is there a Need?
We are looking for a Shared Living Home Care Provider in GARDINER, MA REGION.
What are the Hiring Requirements?
- An Extra, private bedroom in your home
- A Safe Home Inspection
- High School Diploma or GED
- Auto/Home/Renters Insurance
- Valid driver's license & 18 years of age
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks.
Why Choose LifeConnections?
Too many of us walk around wishing we could make a living AND make a difference. We’ve accepted that unfulfilling, dead-end jobs are the norm in today’s economy. Don’t believe that for one minute! You deserve to feel great about your accomplishments and well rewarded for your hard work.
At LifeConnections, we work hard to select and support only the best Shared Living homes for adults with developmental disabilities. As an agency, we are known for always doing whatever it takes to help support our clients AND our Shared Living Providers!
INTERESTED? GET STARTED TODAY!
Here’s the plan:
1. Let us know through really that you’re interested.
2. We’ll reach out to you and schedule a good time to chat.
3. You’ll get started on the first day of your best new career!
LifeConnections assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. LifeConnections does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $44,884.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you understand that this position involves being paid to have an adult with a developmental disability live with YOU in YOUR house, condo or apartment?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,884