Shared Living Provider - Boston Area

Riverside Community Care; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking individuals to join its Shared Living program in the Boston area of Massachusetts. Providers welcome adults with developmental disabilities into family homes, offering long-term in-home placement and integration into the community.

The program includes ongoing support from Riverside throughout the placement. Caregivers will live with the individual and assist with meals, transportation to medical appointments, and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Past experience is helpful, but not required.
• Training and ongoing support will be provided.
• Stipend-based compensation determined by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments.
• Administer medications as needed.

Job description

Developmental and Cognitive Services

Boston Area, MA

ID: 12282-709

Full-Time/Regular

Would you like to work from home while making a difference in someone's life?

Do you have an extra room in your home?

Are you willing to provide care, a social and engaging life for a person with cognitive disabilities?

Our Shared Living program matches adults with developmental disabilities with welcoming individuals or families in their community for long term, in-home placement. The goal is to have the provider family integrate the individual into their home and community life. Riverside is there every step of the way to provide support to both the individual and the provider family. We are committed to the philosophy that individuals with developmental disabilities thrive when they are able to live in a family home. Over time, these new family members develop meaningful relationships and learn to be independent and active members of their community. This model enriches the lives of all who are involved. The individual will live in your home and need assistance with meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments and medication administration. Past experience is helpful, but not required, training and on-going support will be provided.

We have opportunities in the following locations: Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, and surrounding Boston towns - Quincy, Milton, Canton, Dedham, Needham, and Newton.

Pay Rate: This is a stipend-based arrangement determined by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) based on the level of need of the individual supported. Stipend amounts vary accordingly.

• The benefits from becoming a Provider also include having someone become an integral part of your family and community!

To learn more about this wonderful program, please watch this inspiring video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTbSPn9Fiw

Required Experience

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.