Shared Living Provider Merrimack Valley MA

Riverside Community Care; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integral part of family and community

Job summary

Riverside Community Care invites you to join its Shared Living program, matching adults with developmental disabilities with caring households for long-term in-home placement. The provider family integrates the individual into home and community life, with Riverside offering ongoing support to both parties.

This model emphasizes living in a family home where the person can build meaningful relationships, gain independence, and participate actively in community life, with training and support

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, and medication administration for the individual in your home.

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 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: Haverhill, Methuen, North Andover, Andover, Lawrence and Newburyport

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 Karen Bethune ext. 3003 at 781-762-8539.

• Questions can be emailed to [e-mail]

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

Required Skills

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.