Shared Living Provider (SLP) - Independent Contractor

Apace, formerly Region V Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking Shared Living Providers in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role involves providing residential support for individuals with developmental disabilities in a safe and healthy environment. Responsibilities include supporting nutritional meals, transportation, and documentation of daily activities. Candidates must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid driver's license along with good communication skills. This is a fulfilling opportunity to help individuals thrive and live independently.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must understand and comply with all agency and state policy and procedures.
• Must have ability to pass a State/Federal and APS/CPS background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy home environment.
• Support nutritional meals and transportation for the individual.
• Teach and support the Individual’s life choices and daily documentation.

Skills

Valid Driver license

Effective verbal/written communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer/laptop

Printer

Scanner

Internet

Job description

Shared Living Providers (SLP) are independent contractors who provide residential supports in the SLPs own home for individuals with developmental disabilities. If you are looking for a career where you can be a part of achieving positive outcomes for others, then our Shared Living Provider program may be for you.

The primary responsibility of an SLP is to maintain a safe and healthy home environment for the individual supported. SLPs have basic home support and related responsibilities, which include providing/supporting nutritional meals; providing transportation to appointments, to and from day services and recreational activities; providing/supporting access to community activities, cultural and religious services, if appropriate, and providing up to 24-hour supervision and supports as outlined in the individuals Individual Support Plan (ISP). The daily home routine should be based on the Individuals choice but structured as determined by the Individual and ISP team which is helpful to the Individual supported in learning to function independently in a home and community setting. The SLP is responsible for teaching and supporting the Individual’s life choices, hopes and dreams, and daily documentation of that teaching.

Individuals with a developmental disability are matched with trained Share Living Providers who share the same interests and hobbies as the person seeking supports. The size of the home, all who live in the home (family size/kids/animals), and the location of the home are all influences on if the individual and their family are interested in meeting with a potential candidate.

Complete the application to start the Family Study process to be considered.

Requirements

• Transportation, Valid Driver license, car insurance, and current registration
• Ability to pass a State/Federal and APS/CPS background check (all members in the home)
• Experience supporting an individual with developmental disabilities
• Computer/laptop, printer, scanner, and internet for daily documentation
• Completion of all required trainings
• Must have detailed verbal / written communication and computer skills
• Must understand and comply with all agency and state policy and procedures
• Must attend and participate in all meetings
• Must maintain a clean and orderly home
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, kneel, twist, reach, crawl, run, etc.