Shared Living Provider

Waypoint; Maine Township (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily stipend/contracted position

Supportive agency to partner with

Free professional development/training

Job summary

Waypoint seeks a Shared Living Provider in Illinois to host and support an adult with ID/DD within a family setting. You will help with education, employment, recreation, family inclusion, health, and independent living skills as a key member of the person’s team.

This contract role includes a generous daily stipend and access to training, with IT support and direct deposit. A clean driving record, 21+ age, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check(s).

Responsibilities

• Share your home to support an adult with ID/DD in a family setting.
• Serve as a member of the person's team to identify and achieve personal life goals.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Must be at least 21 years of age

Background check(s)

Tools

Driver's license

Clean driving record

CPR certification

DSP certification

Job description

About Waypoint:

Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in-home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

About the Role:

$51,100 a year-contract

Share your home and help an adult with a developmental disability to live in a family setting. Shared Living Providers open their homes to support individuals with education, employment, recreation, family inclusion, health/mental health, and independent living skills, and serve as an important member of the person's team in identifying and achieving their personal life goals. This is a contracted position to support a person 12 months per year in your home.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check(s)

Requirements:

• Clean driving record, driver's license, and reliable transportation
• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD is preferred but not required
• DSP and CPR certifications; will provide training for those in need of certifications

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Generous daily stipend/contracted position; direct deposit
• Very supportive agency to partner with as you open your home to an adult with ID/DD
• Access to free professional development/training opportunities
• Electronic documentation/IT support including laptop if needed