Shared Living Caregiver (Berkshires, MA)

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous stipend

24-hour on-call assistance

In-home visits by Care Manager

Access to clinicians

Home safety & CPR training

Supportive local community

Job summary

Nonotuck Resource Associates, a Berkshire County caregiver support agency, seeks compassionate individuals or families to become Shared Living Caregivers. You provide a safe, nurturing home for adults with intellectual disabilities, helping with daily activities, meals, appointments, and community participation.

No prior experience required; a stable home with an extra bedroom is enough. Responsibilities include planning meals, assisting with personal care, budgeting, and offering emotional

Responsibilities

• Planning and sharing meals with the person each day and accompanying to appointments.
• Providing assistance, supervision, and teaching in personal care and budgeting.
• Offering emotional and behavioral supports as needed.

Job description

Range = $27,618 to $96,677 annually

Range above represents difficulty of care payments paid to a caregiver for providing personal care services to an eligible person residing either in the caregiver’s home or in the person’s own home. Stipend rates are contingent upon assessed needs of the person and subject to state approval. Stipend levels 18 through 21 are available only by special application to the purchasing governmental unit. For Shared Living services stipend rates and related information, see 101 CMR411.03(5)(e)2.a.Open Your Heart, Open Your Home/Caregiving with Love

Nonotuck Resources Associates ( is a community-based agency that provides residential services since 1972 to people with intellectual disabilities. Believing in the transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, we support individuals through matching them with caring providers who open their hearts and homes to our members as Shared Living Caregivers. Shared Living Caregivers need to provide a flexible and supportive environment where the individual they are supporting will feel safe and secure.

Positions available in:

Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Pittsfield, Adams, North Adams

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Planning and sharing meals together each day, going to appointments and participating in community and social activities. The caregiver may also need to provide assistance, supervision and teaching in areas such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and budgeting. In addition, there may be a need to offer emotional and behavioral supports.

Nonotuck Resource Associates is looking for compassionate and supportive individuals or families in Berkshire County to open their homes to an adult with an intellectual disability. As a Shared Living Caregiver, you’ll have the opportunity to build a meaningful relationship while providing a safe, nurturing environment where someone can truly thrive.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life—whether you’re single, part of a couple, a family with children, or a pet owner. You don’t need prior experience—just an open heart, a stable home (single-family or apartment with an extra bedroom), and a willingness to make a difference.

The following resources will be available:

• Generous stipend
• 24- Hour emergency on-call assistance
• Monthly in-home visits from a Care Manager
• Access to clinicians for additional support
• Training on home safety skills, medication management, and First Aid/CPR
• Support of a nearby and loving family to help

If you're ready to enrich your life while helping someone else live their best life, we’d love to hear from you!