Shared Living Caregiver (Brockton, MA)

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 27,618 - 96,677; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous tax-exempt stipend

Monthly in-home visits from Nonotuck staff

Access to clinical support

Training in safety skills, medication management, and First Aid/CPR

24-hour emergency on-call assistance

Job summary

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking caregivers in Massachusetts to share their lives with individuals with disabilities. Caregivers will assist with daily activities, promote health and wellness, and foster community participation. Positions are available in Brockton, Stoughton, Easton, and Randolph. No prior experience is necessary, but applicants must pass a background check. Generous tax-exempt stipends and training opportunities will be provided.

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary.
• Caregivers must pass CORI and National Fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Help daily activities and promote health and wellness.
• Encourage community participation and meaningful relationships.
• Provide personal care services.

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.

Nonotuck is seeking well‑balanced caregivers to share their home and life with a person with disabilities. The caregiver(s) helps the person with their daily activities, health, wellness, encourages community participation, and promotes a safe and meaningful lifestyle.

Positions available in: Brockton, Stoughton, Easton, Randolph.

Beyond providing care, the shared living caregiver will develop a meaningful relationship with the person they are sharing their home with. She/he/they will be a roommate and a friend, spending time together, sharing activities, and enjoying a lively and engaged life.

We will consider applicants who live in single family homes or apartments (with an extra bedroom) or are willing to move. We are looking for people who are single, couples, families, people with or without children and pets. No previous experience necessary.

Caregivers and their families must be found suitable through a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and National Fingerprint check.

Resources Available

• Generous tax‑exempt stipend
• Monthly in‑home visits from Nonotuck staff
• Access to clinical support
• Training available in safety skills, medication management, and First/Aid CPR
• 24‑hour emergency on‑call assistance