Shared Living Host - Independent Contractor

Resources for Human Development; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact

Ongoing training and support

Job flexibility

Live-in arrangement

Job summary

A community support organization seeks a Shared Living Host in Saint Peters, Missouri. This live-in independent contractor role involves providing a welcoming, supportive home for an individual with a developmental disability. Responsibilities include companionship, assistance with daily activities, and supporting the individual's personal goals. Qualifications include a High School Diploma, valid Driver's License, and completion of required training. Join us in making a positive impact in someone's life!

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Successful background check with no felony convictions needed.
• Completion of all required RHD training.
• Successful background check (no felony convictions; some misdemeanors may disqualify).
• Completion of all required RHD training.

Responsibilities

• Welcome the individual into your home as a member of your household.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and positive role modeling.
• Support the individual in pursuing personal interests, skills, and goals.
• Support the individual in pursuing personal interests, skills, and goals.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with RHD policies.
• Coordinate, schedule, and attend medical appointments as needed, ensuring health concerns or changes are communicated to physicians and RHD.
• Respect and honor the individual’s choices and preferences as outlined in their ISP.
• Implement behavior support strategies according to the individual's Behavior Support Plan, when applicable.
• Supports individual and structure weekly daytime activities.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Companionship and mentorship

Household budgeting

Meal planning and preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance

Job description

Shared Living Host – Independent Contractor

Job Description

About the Role The Shared Living Host partners with RHD’s Shared Living Program to provide a welcoming, supportive home for a 42-year-old physically active male with a developmental disability. As a host, you open your home to the individual and offer support that promotes independence, personal growth, and meaningful engagement in daily life. RHD is committed to delivering person-centered services that respect each individual’s preferences, autonomy, and goals.

This is a live-in independent contractor position, where you, your household, and the individual form a shared living arrangement built on respect, companionship, and community inclusion.

Benefits / Perks

• Opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in someone’s life.
• Compensation based on the individual’s support needs assessment.
• Ongoing training and support provided by RHD.
• Job flexibility.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Welcome the individual into your home as a member of your household.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and positive role modeling.
• Offer support and assistance in areas such as:
  • Personal hygiene.
  • Medication administration.
  • Transportation.
  • Budgeting and managing finances.
  • Meal planning and preparation.
  • Housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.
  • Household budgeting and basic money management.
• Support the individual in pursuing personal interests, skills, and goals.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with RHD policies.
• Coordinate, schedule, and attend medical appointments as needed, ensuring health concerns or changes are communicated to physicians and RHD.
• Respect and honor the individual’s choices and preferences as outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Implement behavior support strategies according to the individual's Behavior Support Plan, when applicable.
• Supports individual and structure weekly daytime activities.

Required Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is helpful, but not required.
• RHD provides comprehensive training and ongoing support for all hosts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance.
• Successful background check (no felony convictions; some misdemeanors may disqualify).
• Completion of all required RHD training.

If you are interested in becoming a Shared Living Host and providing a supportive, inclusive home to an individual with a developmental disability, please contact Residential Director Keegan Callow at 573-579-2790.