Shared Living Provider

CHD Brand; Tanglewood (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHD Brand in the Springfield area seeks a caring shared living provider for a female DDS client. This role involves daily living support, social engagement, and integration into the home and community.

Requirements include a calm, clean home and at least three years in human services with DDS or mental health clients. CPR certification and prior shared living or foster care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Calm, clean home environment.
• Minimum 3 years in human services with DDS or mental health clients.
• Past experience as a shared living provider or foster parent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support and social engagement for the client.
• Assist with meals, medication management, and transportation to appointments.
• Maintain a safe, supportive home and help coordinate activities.

Skills

CPR certification

DDS/mental health experience

Job description

Meadows Homes West Springfield, MA 010892577, USA

Description

CHD’s Shared Living program provides an alternative residential setting to the 24-hour group home. This model provides an opportunity for an individual who is receiving services through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to live with someone who wants to make an individual with intellectual disabilities part of their life and home.

CHD’s Shared Living program provides an alternative residential setting to the 24-hour group home. This model provides an opportunity for an individual who is receiving services through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to live with someone who wants to make an individual with intellectual disabilities part of their life and home.

Shared Living is like adding a member to your household - similar to the adoption process. It is expected that the individual would join in social activities as appropriate, and be included in the daily life and schedule of the home. Shared living care is tailored to the needs of the individual, but most individuals need help with the activities of daily life, including meal preparation, medication management, financial transactions, and transportation to appointments. They also will look to the shared living provider to be a source of social engagement and community. The female being served is unable to be in a family setting or atmosphere, but will benefit from a one-on-one caregiving relationship with a female shared living provider.

This is a shared living position for the greater Springfield area. The individual receives services during the day and some hours during weeknights and weekend hours as a relief for the shared living provider. Shared living provider would help to creatively engage her in social experiences for her recreational/social needs.

Requirements A calm, clean home and a person who has at least three years of experience working in the field of human services with DDS clients or mental health individuals. Ability to optimize client independence and provide informal counseling/guidance and help to relieve anxieties. CPR certification and past experience being a shared living provider or previous foster parent.

This is a tiered salary starting at $30,000 annually. Salary will be based on clients needs and DDS approval.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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