Shared Living Provider - Sturbridge

Venture Community Services; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

24/7 on-call

Respite care

Job summary

Venture Community Services is seeking compassionate shared living providers in Central Massachusetts to welcome a person with a disability into your home and daily life. You will assist with daily activities, health and wellness, and encourage community participation.

Providers receive training and certifications, guidance from a case manager, 24/7 emergency on-call support, and a generous tax-exempt stipend. Prior human services experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Have an available bedroom to be individualized.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete and total care for the individual supported.
• Transport to community activities and appointments.
• Monthly documentation and money management assistance.
• Assist with ADLs and medication administration.
• Contract includes respite care for provider personal time.

Skills

Age requirement: 21+

Driver's license

Vehicle ownership

Background check

Home qualification

Experience in human services (helpful)

Job 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.

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.