Shared Living Caregiver (Taunton, MA)

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.; North Attleborough (MA); On-site; USD 27,618 - 96,677; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous monthly stipend

Extensive ongoing training

24/7 on call assistance

Job summary

A supportive care organization is seeking Caregivers/Shared Living Providers in Massachusetts to create a nurturing environment for individuals with disabilities. Candidates must have an available bedroom, be at least 18 years old, and pass a comprehensive background check. The role encompasses meal planning, participation in community activities, and overseeing medical care. Generous benefits include a monthly stipend and ongoing training support.

Qualifications

• Must have an available bedroom in your home or be looking to move into the home of the person served.
• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Experience in mental health field helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comfortable and safe home for a person with a disability.
• Plan and share meals together.
• Participate in community and social activities.
• Provide transportation for medical care and appointments.
• Oversee personal hygiene and budgeting.

Skills

Experience working with people with disabilities

Valid driver's license

Reliable and insured vehicle

Ability to pass comprehensive background check

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 a 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.

Responsibilities

Nonotuck is seeking caregivers in the area of Taunton and surrounding towns to share their home and life with someone with a disability. The role of the Caregiver/Shared Living Provider is to provide a comfortable and safe home while helping the person to have a healthy and enriching life. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to: planning and sharing meals together, participating in community and social activities, providing transportation, andoverseeing medical care and appointments. The caregiver may also need to help, supervise and teach in areas such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and budgeting. Lastly, there may be a need to provide emotional and behavioral supports.

Qualifications

• You must have an available bedroom in your home
  Or, be looking to move into the home of the person we serve.
• Minimum age of 18 yrs old
• Be able to pass comprehensive background check (CORI)
• Valid driver's license
• Have a reliable and insured vehicle
• Experience working with people with disabilities and with people in the mental health field would be helpful.

Benefits

• Generous monthly stipend
• Extensive ongoing training
• Monthly visits and consistent support by a Case Manager
• Clinical supports
• 24/7 on call assistance

“Nonotuck is honored to be named a ‘Top Place to Work’ by the Boston Globe, and this honor would not be possible without our Nonotuck families. Family is at the center of all we do.” George Fleischner, Nonotuck president and CEO.

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http://sponsored.bostonglobe.com/nonotuck/putting-families-first-can-help-companies-thrive-despite-pandemic/

If interested, please respond to this ad, or visit our website for more information:

https://www.nonotuck.com/info-hub/steps-shared-living

Nonotuck Resource Associates is an organization committed to providing authentic homes and a loving home life to the people we support. Through our Shared Living Program, we seek to match people who wish to create a home together with a spirit of mutuality and love.