Family Model Provider

Golden Years; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 9,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

Golden Years provides supports and services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Tennessee. The Family Model Program offers a home-based care option where caregivers provide support in a family setting.

The duties include implementing the individual's support plan, assisting with daily living skills, medication administration, and documentation. A HS Diploma and CPR/First Aid are required, with additional certifications obtainable after hire.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS Diploma.
• Home must meet program requirements and be approved by Agency Staff.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Medication Administration Certification can be obtained after hiring.
• Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Implement the individual’s Person-Centered Support Plan.
• Assist with Daily Living Skills including meals, personal hygiene, and grooming.
• Administer medications as necessary.
• Complete required daily/monthly documentation.
• Provide a safe and nurturing home to an adult with IDD.

Skills

Daily Living Skills

Medication Administration

Documentation

Driver's License

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

None

Job description

About Golden Years

Golden Years provides supports and services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Tennessee. We offer Supported Living and Family Model Services to the people we support through the

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Training & development

About Golden Years

Golden Years provides supports and services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Tennessee. We offer Supported Living and Family Model Services to the people we support through the ECF Choices and Choices Program.

About The Family Model Program

The Family Model Program is an opportunity for you to provide care to an adult with an intellectual and/or developmental disability in your home. Similar to the Foster Care model for Children, the Family Model Program offers the people we support an opportunity to live in a family home and receive the support they need to be as independent as they desire.

General Duties

• Implement the individual’s Person-Centered Support Plan
• Assist with Daily Living Skills including but not limited to, meal preparation, feeding, personal hygiene/grooming, bathing, as necessary.
• Administer Medication(s) as necessary
• Complete required daily/monthly documentation
• Provide a safe and nurturing home to an adult with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

Requirements

• Must have a HS Diploma
• Must have a home that meets the requirements for the program. Home will be inspected by Agency Staff to determine suitability.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Medication Administration Certification (can be obtained after hiring)
• Active homeowner’s/renter’s insurance
• Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to transport the client as necessary
• Experience working with adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Pay

• $50/day - $195/day based on the level of the client.