Shared Living Provider – Piscataquis County

PENQUIS; Dover-Foxcroft (ME); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free stipend

Monthly room and board

Benefits package

Job summary

Penquis seeks a Shared Living Provider in Piscataquis County to open their home and support an adult with a developmental disability in a family setting. This independent contractor role centers on creating a stable home environment while promoting day-to-day growth, inclusion, and independence.

The position offers a live-in arrangement in the provider's home in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, with a tax-free stipend and a monthly room-and-board payment from the individual, plus opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid Maine driver's license.
• Pass comprehensive background checks and obtain required trainings.
• Able to read, write, and communicate proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide a family-style home setting for an adult with a developmental disability.
• Support day-to-day activities, independent living skills, education, employment, and community inclusion.
• Serve as an active member of the individual's support team to help identify and achieve personal life goals.

Skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maine driver's license

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Shared Living Provider – Piscataquis County

Location

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine

Employment Type

Contract / Provider

Work Arrangement

Community / Field Based

Schedule

Live-in shared living arrangement in the provider's home.

Benefits Eligibility

Compensation

Competitive tax-free stipend plus a monthly room and board payment from the individual.

Penquis is seeking a Shared Living Provider in Cumberland County to open their home and support an adult with a developmental disability in a family setting. This independent contractor role centers on creating a stable home environment while supporting day-to-day growth, inclusion, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide a family-style home setting for an adult with a developmental disability.
• Support day-to-day activities, independent living skills, education, employment, and community inclusion.
• Serve as an active member of the individual's support team to help identify and achieve personal life goals.

Requirements

• Successfully pass comprehensive background checks according to state regulations and policies.
• Rent or own your home or apartment and provide the individual with a separate bedroom.
• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid Maine driver's license in good standing with insured, reliable transportation.
• Basic phone and computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently.
• Current certifications or the ability to obtain required trainings and certifications, including DSP, CRMA, and First Aid/CPR.

Shared Living Providers are independent contractors who earn a competitive tax-free stipend and receive a monthly room and board payment from the individual to help cover added household expenses.

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Information

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.