Shared Living Provider - Western Region

Waypoint; Otisfield (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Laptop provided

Agency support and training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Waypoint seeks a Shared Living Provider to open their home for an adult with a developmental disability, supporting education, employment, recreation and daily living skills. This contract role offers a stipend and ongoing collaboration with a supportive agency.

You will be part of the person’s team, helping to identify and achieve personal goals in a home setting, 12 months a year, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21+ and pass background checks.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license.
• Experience with ID/DD preferred but not required.
• DSP and CPR certifications; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Share your home to support an adult with a developmental disability.
• Provide education, employment, recreation, family inclusion, health and independent living skills support.
• Work as part of the person’s team to identify and achieve personal life goals.

Skills

Driving

ID/DD experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

DSP certification

CPR certification

Job description

About Waypoint:

Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in-home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

About the Role:

$51,100 a year-contract

Share your home and help an adult with a developmental disability to live in a family setting. Shared Living Providers open their homes to support individuals with education, employment, recreation, family inclusion, health/mental health, and independent living skills, and serve as an important member of the person's team in identifying and achieving their personal life goals. This is a contracted position to support a person 12 months per year in your home.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check(s)

Requirements:

• Clean driving record, driver's license, and reliable transportation
• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD is preferred but not required
• DSP and CPR certifications; will provide training for those in need of certifications

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Generous daily stipend/contracted position; direct deposit
• Very supportive agency to partner with as you open your home to an adult with ID/DD
• Access to free professional development/training opportunities
• Electronic documentation/IT support including laptop if needed