Shared Living Provider - Sturbridge

Venture Community Services Inc.; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & certifications

Case manager support

24/7 on-call support

Tax-exempt stipend

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. seeks compassionate shared living providers in Central Massachusetts to share their home and life with a person with a disability.

You will help with daily activities, transportation, health and wellness, and community participation, with ongoing guidance from a case manager. Providers receive training and certifications, access to clinical and nursing supports, 24/7 emergency on-call assistance, and a generous tax-exempt stipend to support the care and stability

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Have an available bedroom to be individualized as the person desires.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Own a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Pass background and fingerprinting check.
• Pass home qualification process.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete and total care of the individual, including transportation to community activities and appointments.
• Assist with ADLs, medication administration, and daily health and wellness needs.
• Document monthly activities and progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Support money management and community participation, with respite options for provider personal time.
• Work with case managers, nurses and a support network to ensure safety and quality of life.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Good communication

Reliable transportation

Background check clear

Home qualification process

Job description

Description

Venture is seeking compassionate and committed shared living providers in Central Massachusetts to share their home and life with a person with a disability. The provider helps the person with their daily activities, assist the person with their health and wellness, promote and model a safe and meaningful lifestyle and encourage participation in the community.

Providers receive training and certifications, guidance and ongoing support from a case manager, clinical and nursing supports, 24/7 emergency on call assistance, and a generous tax-exempt stipend.

Provider Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older
• have an available bedroom to be individualized as the person desires
• have a valid driver’s license
• own a reliable and insured vehicle
• pass background and fingerprinting check
• pass home qualification process

Prior experience in human services is helpful but not necessary.

As a provider you would be responsible for complete and total care of the individual supported which includes transportation to community activities, taking them to all appointments, monthly documentation, assisting with ADL's, medication administration, and assisting with money management. Contract comes with allotted amount of respite care to give the provider personal time for things such personal appointments, vacations, a night/s out, time away etc.