Family Model Provider for Dyer County

Thrive Homes Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

Thrive Homes Inc. is seeking a Family Model Provider in Dyer County, Tennessee. This full-time contract role involves providing direct personal care to individuals with disabilities in a family model setting. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, medical appointments, and ensuring a supportive environment. Candidates must have experience with intellectual disabilities, a reliable vehicle, and complete necessary training. The position is in-person and requires a dedicated living space for the individuals supported.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Must have a reliable vehicle with auto insurance and a driver's license.
• Must complete all required training including CPR/FA.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered direct personal care for individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as cooking, bathing, cleaning.
• Facilitate medical appointments for the supported individuals.

Skills

Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities

Cooking

Medication administration assistance

Personal care skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Training & development

Family Model Provider

Thrive Homes, Inc. is seeking a Family Model Provider located in Dyer County.

Thrive Homes is approved to provide Family Model services to both the DIDD Waiver and ECF/Choices Enrollees. Family Model Providers are needed to provide room and board in their own homes (apartment or house) to one or two people with disabilities. The Family Model Provider will be responsible for providing person-centered direct personal care including activities of daily living such as cooking, bathing, cleaning, medication administration assistance, and medical appointments. Providing support that will help the people supported to reach their goals and outcomes as per the PCSP is paramount to the well-being, independence, and growth of the people supported.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Must have at least 1 year experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.
2. Must pass criminal background check.
3. Must have a decently owned or rented home or apartment with a dedicated bedroom for the people supported. Must be wheelchair accessible if the person supported uses a wheelchair.
4. Must have a reliable vehicle with auto insurance and a driver's license.
5. Must complete all required training, including but not limited to Relias, Medication Certification, and CPR/FA.
6. Must have/obtain a computer with internet access for documentation purposes.
7. Highschool graduate of equivalent preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Work setting

• In-person
• Live-in