Caregiver: Life Sharing Provider Across Pennsylvania

Abound Health; United States; On-site; USD 4,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Sharing Orientation

Ongoing annual training

247 emergency assistance

Respite options

Case management

Job summary

Abound Health invites you to join our Life Sharing program as a Host Family in Pennsylvania. Welcome an individual into your home and daily life, providing a supportive, family-like environment and meaningful daily experiences.

Host families are independent contractors who receive a daily stipend and ongoing training, with 247 support and access to respite options and case management as needed.

Qualifications

• Be Pennsylvania residents all counties welcome
• Be at least 21 years old
• Pass required background checks FBI child abuse criminal
• Complete home inspections and meet safety standards
• Provide personal and professional references
• Participate in interviews and a matching assessment
• Be willing to include the individual in meals routines activities and family life

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe stable and welcoming home
• Support daily living skills and household routines
• Offer mentorship companionship and emotional support
• Encourage community involvement and recreational activities
• Collaborate with Abound Health to follow person centered plans
• Promote independence dignity and personal growth

Job description

Become a Life Sharing Host Family with Abound Health

Make a Lasting Impact by Welcoming Someone Into Your Home and Daily Life

Location Opportunities Across Pennsylvania

Position Type Contract

Organization Abound Health

Are you looking for a meaningful way to apply your empathy patience compassion and creativity in your everyday life Abound Health is seeking caring stable and dedicated individuals or families across Pennsylvania to join our Life Sharing Program as Host Families This unique opportunity allows you to open your home and heart to an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability IDD creating a long term family like relationship built on trust belonging and shared experiences We are actively recruiting Host Families statewide for individuals who would thrive in a supportive structured and welcoming home environment Each match is personalized and we work closely with families to ensure compatibility shared interests and long term success

What Is Life Sharing

Life Sharing is a person centered residential model where an individual becomes a fully integrated member of a familys home and community Unlike traditional caregiving Life Sharing focuses on long term relationships independence and meaningful daily experiences within a natural home setting As a Host Family you provide not just a place to live but a sense of belonging stability and purpose

What Youll Do as a Life Sharing Host Family

• Provide a safe stable and welcoming home
• Support daily living skills and household routines
• Offer mentorship companionship and emotional support
• Encourage community involvement and recreational activities
• Collaborate with Abound Health to follow person centered plans
• Promote independence dignity and personal growth

Why Become a Life Sharing Family

• Transform Lives Make a meaningful lasting impact on someones quality of life
• Build Deep Connections Form lifelong bonds and provide genuine companionship
• Work From Home Support someone while continuing your own family routines
• Receive Support & Compensation Host families receive a daily stipend and ongoing training
• 247 Support
• Abound Health provides emergency support respite coordination and clinical consultation

Host Family Requirements

• Be Pennsylvania residents all counties welcome
• Be at least 21 years old
• Pass required background checks FBI child abuse criminal
• Complete home inspections and meet safety standards
• Provide personal and professional references
• Participate in interviews and a matching assessment
• Be willing to include the individual in meals routines activities and family life

Training Provided at No Cost

• All Host Families receive ODP approved Life Sharing Orientation
• Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
• Medication Administration if applicable
• Individual Rights & Person Centered Planning
• Ongoing annual training eg trauma informed care dignity & respect

Contract Position

Host Families are independent contractors not employees

Flexible Matching

We work closely with you to ensure a strong compatible match

Ongoing Support

247 emergency assistance respite options and case management

Abound Health proudly supports inclusive diverse families of all backgrounds and compositions

Join us in building relationships that change lives one home at a time

Equal Opportunity Statement

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disabilityhandicap status or any other legally protected characteristic