What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wheelchair Accessible Shared Living Provider position at LifeConnections Shared Living?
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LifeConnections is a behavioral health organization providing residential services across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Arkansas. We specialize in supporting adults with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral needs so they can live meaningful, stable lives in their communities.
Position: Wheelchair Accessible Shared Living Provider
Locations: Little Rock, AR
Annual Stipend: $45,000 - $49,000/Year, Tax Free!
Room & Board: $450-$600/month
Openings:
Are you passionate about making a difference in someone's life? We are seeking compassionate individuals, couples or families with a wheelchair-accessible, single-level home who are interested in becoming a Shared Living (Host Home) Provider. We currently have several individuals who use wheelchairs and may have intellectual, developmental, behavioral, or mental health disabilities who are in need of a Shared Living Provider in the Little Rock region. Providers offer a safe, supportive home environment while helping individuals build independence, community connections, and meaningful lives.
What is a Host Home Provider?
A Host Home Provider welcomes an adult with a developmental disability to live their home and supports them as part of everyday life. The individual lives with you in your home, apartment, or condo and becomes part of your household. Providers help create a stable and supportive environment where the person can build independence, develop life skills, and participate in their community. This opportunity is ideal for individuals or families who want to make a meaningful impact while working from home.
Responsibilities May Include
- Providing a safe and supportive home environment
- Assisting with daily living tasks such as meals and routines
- Helping the individual participate in community activities
- Transportation to medical appointments and activities
- Medication support when applicable
- Encouraging independence and life skills
Supporting Individuals with Complex Needs
Many of the individuals we support have developmental disabilities and may also experience behavioral or mental health challenges. LifeConnections specializes in supporting individuals with complex behavioral needs, as well as medical complexities. Our team has extensive experience providing the structure, training, and professional guidance necessary for success for both the provider and individual.
Host Home Providers are never expected to manage challenging situations alone. Our clinical and program teams provide:
- Specialized training
- Behavioral guidance and coaching
- Ongoing support from experienced staff
- Regular home visits and check-ins
Our goal is to ensure that both the individual and the provider feel supported, confident, and successful!
Who Thrives as a Host Home Provider?
Successful providers often include:
- Caregivers or CNAs
- Special education staff
- Former foster parents
- Behavioral health professionals & Direct Support Professionals
- Individuals with experience supporting people with disabilities
- Families who want to make a difference in someone’s life
The most successful providers have stable homes, supportive family members, patience, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
Because this role involves welcoming someone into your home long-term, all members of the household should be supportive of this opportunity before applying.
Open Your Home and Change a Life – Become a Host Home Provider
What are the Hiring Requirements?
- A Safe Home Inspection
- An Extra, private bedroom in your home
- 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 Indeed 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: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you understand that this 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 : $45,000 - $49,000