Shared Living Provider

ViaQuest; Cortland (OH); Remote; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR & First Aid training

Competitive stipend

Paid respite days

Work from home flexibility

24/7 support

Job summary

ViaQuest is seeking Shared Living Providers to support individuals with developmental disabilities from their own home. The role offers a full-time, remote arrangement with required training, including CPR and First Aid, and a competitive daily stipend.

Providers are responsible for safety, care, and coordination of community activities, with ongoing support from ViaQuest. The position emphasizes independence, empowerment, and the ability to work from home, while adhering to family-like living

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• Fewer than 6 points on DMV record in last 2 years.
• Spare bedroom and willingness to share home.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence, choice and safety.
• Supervise, teach, and assist individuals in all aspects of life.
• Integrate the individual into your everyday life.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Assist with community outings and appointments, including transportation.

Skills

Caregiving

Transportation

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Shared Living Provider- Contractor

A Great Opportunity / $100-$150 per day stipend / Full Time

Remote Status: Providing care from the comfort of your own home
Being a Shared Living Provider is when you provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities while they live in your home. Required training is offered.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Required training including CPR and First Aid courses and certifications.
• Competitive stipend.
• Paid respite days.
• Flexibility with the ability to work from home.
• Completes all billing.
• 24/7 support.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities — our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment while assuring that their health and safety needs are always met.
• Supervising, teaching, and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.
• Integrating the individual into your everyday life
• Providing personal care assistance.
• Participating in community outings and appointments through transporting and assisting the individual served.

Requirements to be a Shared Living Provider include:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• Fewer than 6 points in the last two years on your motor vehicle record.
• Spare bedroom and willingness to share your home.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Can I have another job or work outside of the home while being a Shared Living Provider? Yes, several providers hold another job
• Can a related caregiver be a Shared Living provider? Yes, this is an option for related caregivers even if you are their guardian
• How long is the commitment for? Shared Living is meant to be a long-term living arrangement as long as both parties mutually agree
• Can I be a provider for more than one individual? Yes, if you have a bedroom available and meet the qualifications, you can provide Shared Living for up to 4 people in your home