Life Sharing Provider: Lehigh Valley, PA

Abound Health; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Remote; USD 7,400 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily stipend

Training provided

Flexible matching

24/7 support

Job summary

Abound Health is seeking Life Sharing Host Families in the Lehigh Valley to welcome individuals with I/DD into their homes. This contract position focuses on creating a family-like, supportive environment with shared daily activities and routines.

Hosts commit to person-centered plans, safety standards, and ongoing collaboration with Abound Health. The role emphasizes empathy, stability, and meaningful daily experiences for both the resident and the host family.

Qualifications

• Host families are independent contractors, not employees.
• Flexible matching with compatible partnerships.
• Ongoing support and case management provided by Abound Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable, welcoming home.
• Support daily living skills and 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.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Creativity

Compassion

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Life Sharing Provider: Lehigh Valley, PA

Become a Life Sharing Host Family with Abound Health

Make a Lasting Impact by Welcoming Someone Into Your Home and Daily Life
Location: Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, Northampton, Alburtis etc.)
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 the Lehigh Valley 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 (I/DD), 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 family’s 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 You’ll 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 someone’s 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
• 24/7 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

• Contract Position: Host Families are independent contractors, not employees
• Flexible Matching: We work closely with you to ensure a strong, compatible match
• Ongoing Support: 24/7 emergency assistance, respite options, and case management

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, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.