Home Provider

Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County, Inc.; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County, Inc. is seeking home providers to support adults with developmental disabilities in a home setting. You will serve as a positive role model and mentor, helping individuals grow and gain independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and requires passing a background check. The provider assists with daily living activities, decision making, and community integration in a home environment.

Qualifications

• Provide positive role modeling and mentorship to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Pass a background check including criminal and driving records.

Responsibilities

• Offer caregiving support and model positive thinking for the individual.
• Assist with physical, mental wellbeing, decision making, and community access.
• Support Independence in ADL tasks and daily activities.

Skills

Mentorship and guidance

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

A Home Providership is a contractual agreement, with a generous stipend, that may be an alternative or supplement to a more traditional employment opportunity. Our non-profit Agency provides program oversight and offers educational/clinical training and support to ensure success.

This is a unique opportunity for you to be a positive role model and mentor, while directly enhancing the quality of another’s life. We believe that the rewards of assisting an individual to grow and become independent can be a wonderful experience for both the individual and the Home Provider.

Our nonprofit agency is dedicated to providing services to adults with developmental disabilities and individuals who are dually diagnosed. We match individuals with interested applicants (Home Providers) who are willing to share their home and life, acting as caregivers, positive role models and mentors. The ability to work with a multidisciplinary team is a must.

We are currently looking for individuals, couples, or families interested in becoming home providers for a variety of individuals. We pride ourselves on working with potential home providers and individuals needing homes to find the best match for both home providers and individuals.

As a Home Provideryou would model positive thinking and provide support around theIndividual’s physical, metal wellbeing, decision making, accessing communityactivities and other ADL skills.

The individual requires their own room and private or shared full bathroom. Applicants with handicapped accessible homes are excellent candidates.

All candidates must pass a background check which includes criminal and driving records.
Community Partners, Strafford County’s premier behavioral health & developmental services provider, links people to the long-term supports and services they need to a live a full life in this community.