Shared Living Provider - Waltham Area

Riverside Community Care; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking providers in the Waltham area to participate in our Shared Living program. You would host an adult with developmental disabilities in your home, helping with daily activities while fostering independence and community inclusion.

Stipend-based pay according to Massachusetts DDS guidelines is offered, with training and ongoing support from Riverside to ensure safe, respectful, and engaging care within your family setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to provide in-home care and social engagement.
• Ability to follow care plans with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals and transportation to appointments.
• Support daily living activities in a family home.
• Collaborate with Riverside staff for resident wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma (not required)

Job description

Developmental and Cognitive Services

Waltham Area, MA

ID: 12284-709

Full-Time/Regular

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.

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!

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.