Shared Living Provider - Framingham Area

Riverside Community Care; Framingham, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-home stipend

Training provided

Community integration

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Massachusetts is seeking compassionate individuals or families to participate in our Shared Living program, matching adults with developmental disabilities with welcoming home environments for long-term in-home placement.

The role involves providing care, social engagement, and integration into a family setting. Training and ongoing support are provided by Riverside to ensure success in this rewarding arrangement.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to host a person with developmental disabilities in your home.
• Training and ongoing support provided by Riverside.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, social engagement, and a supportive family environment.
• Assist with meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, and medication administration.

Skills

Caring for adults

Empathy

Willingness to provide care

Job description

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 programmatches adultswith developmental disabilities with welcoming individuals or families in their community for long term, in-home placement. 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.

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!

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Provider, please contact Holly Pyne ext. 3001 or Sandra Norlin ext. 3000 at 781-762-8539.

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