Shared Living Provider - Western Region

Waypoint; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous stipend/contracted position

Training opportunities

IT support and laptop provided if need

Job summary

Waypoint is seeking Shared Living Providers to host adults with ID/DD in a family setting. You will share your home and support daily living, education, employment, recreation, and health services within a supportive team.

The role is contract-based, offering a generous stipend and opportunities for training. A clean driving record and 21+ years of age are required; CPR and DSP certifications are provided or obtained as needed.

Qualifications

• Background checks required and must be at least 21 years old.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation required.
• DSP and CPR certifications; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing and support to an adult with ID/DD in a family setting.
• Support education, employment, recreation, health services, and independent living skills.
• Serve as a member of the individual's support team to help achieve personal goals.
• Contract position with year-round in-home support.

Skills

Clean driving record

ID/DD experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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