Shared Living Provider - Western Region

Waypoint Maine; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily stipend

Contract position

Training opportunities

Laptop and IT support

Job summary

Waypoint Maine, Inc. is seeking a Shared Living Provider to host an adult with a developmental disability in your home on a contracted, year-round basis. The role focuses on education, employment, recreation, family inclusion, health/mental health, and independent living skills as part of the person’s support team.

The position offers a generous daily stipend and access to training opportunities, with IT support and electronic documentation provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check(s).
• Background check(s) and qualifications not transferable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving license

Clean driving record

Reliable transportation

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
• 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.