Lifesharing Provider for Adults w/ Intellectual Disabilities, Lehigh Valley

Access Services; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 23,357 - 27,978; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous non-taxed stipend

Sign-on and referral bonuses

Training and assistance

24-hour on-call support

Respite care for up to 30 days

Job summary

A supportive organization is seeking Lifesharing Providers in Lehigh County, PA. This role involves hosting an adult with an intellectual disability, providing a safe home, and undergoing background checks. A generous stipend starting at $2,300/month is offered, along with bonuses, training, and 24-hour support. Ideal candidates will ensure a conducive environment, and may incur responsibilities for daily living management. Additional information and application can be found through their website.

Qualifications

• Home with one or two private bedrooms that is insured and passes state safety standards.
• Criminal Record Checks and Clearances for all adults living in the home.

Job description

What is Lifesharing?

Lifesharing is an opportunity for you to open your home and share your life with an adult with an intellectual disability.

Do I get to choose who lives with me?

We believe strongly in the matching process, and you get to choose who comes to live with you. Additionally, there are multiple preplacement visits before scheduling a move in date.

How do I find out more?

Read below for qualifications and benefits of being a contracted Lifesharing Provider for an adult with an intellectual disability then fill out an inquiry form by clicking the link at the bottom. An Onboarding Specialist will get in touch with you to answer any questions you have and walk you through the application process if you choose to continue.

You can also read more about Lifesharing or sign up for an Info Session on our website at: Lifesharing Information Webpage

• Have a home (with one or two private bedrooms available) that is insured (renter's or homeowner's) and passes safety standards established by the state of Pennsylvania

• Reside in one of our service counties in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley (Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, Carbon, Monroe and Pike) (Note: We also serve the Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware Counties - use this link to go to that post Lifesharing Provider for Delaware Valley)

• Provide Criminal Record Checks, Child Abuse Clearances, and FBI Clearances for everyone age 18 and over living in the home. Local Police and Child Protective checks will also be conducted.

• As an independent contractor, a generous non-taxed stipend starts at $2,300/month. Individuals have funds available for clothing and other personal expenses.

• Sign-on and referral bonuses available!

• Access Services is known for being a supportive organization and we provide training, assistance, twenty-four-hour on-call support and up to 30 days of respite where the individual living with you can go and stay with one of our respite providers, in the event you need alternative coverage, or just a break.

Please click on the link below to fill out an inquiry request for more information about Lifesharing with an adult with an intellectual disability:

https://www.accessservices.org/providers/