SHARED LIVING PROVIDER–Live-In Provided Home Position Available In Barnstable, Massachusetts

SHARED LIVING

PROVIDER–Live-In Provided Home LIFE-Living Independently Forever Forestdale, MA 02644 SHARED

LIVING PROVIDER IN OUR PROVIDED HOME

in Sandwich, MA Shared Living Provider for developmental & cognitively disabled adults Shared Living is an arrangement available to qualified adults that is

CONTRACTED AND PAID MONTHLY

by The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and supported and managed by our organization. This stipend is a tax-free stipend for most Shared Living Providers!

MISSION OF LIFE

To empower adults with autism, learning, and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a happy, independent life. The Residential Division of LIFE is currently seeking a Shared Living Provider for a gentleman in his late twenties.

Overview:

We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Shared Living Provider to oversee the support of an active younger man in HIS home in Sandwich, MA. We want you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Providers to support one of the wonderful individuals we support. The Shared Living Provider

WILL LIVE WITH THIS INDIVIDUAL

so housing is part of the contract. This is a year-round position!!! In this

IMPORTANT

role you will: Help our participants live a meaningful life by encouraging them in their interests and sharing yours with them Participating in the organizational community and the community at large to keep them engaged and to help them maintain and improve their independence Prepare paperwork for and attend doctor appointments as needed Transport participant to appointments, and activities Continuously attend to doctor’s appointments, dentist appointment, etc. Ability to manage an email account, LIFE’s Learning Management System (Relias) and other basic computer entry programs Maintain confidential files and complete documentation as required for DDS and for LIFE. Prior Direct Service work or CNA work would be great–but not required

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YOU INDIVIDUAL

WHAT

HE WANTS MOST OF ALL IS A STABLE HOME LIFE WITH A POSITIVE AND COMFORTABLE FAMILY-FEELING ATMOSPHERE AND CONSISTENT ROUTINES.

Enjoys doing activities and making friends–that is assisted by the additional hours of support he receives Ideally this caregiver would have experience managing challenging behaviors as he does have high anxiety and redirecting to his coping mechanisms is key. Experience can be employment, volunteer work or personal. He loves watching movies, talking about movies, going for nature walks and nature photography. He just finished his first year attending Project Forward 3 times a week and plans to attend again next school year specializing in agriculture and facilities management. He can be home alone–but doesn’t like to be alone for too long as he has difficulty thinking of things to do. He is currently looking for a summer job with his real goal of working on a farm! He is very independent in some ways yet thrives on 1:1 attention—yet a calm and kind couple may be wonderful for him as well, if personalities are a match. A housemate is a possibility if they are compatible and have some interests and hobbies in common.

KEY:

He takes medications three time daily and needs assistance taking them.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

First Aid & CPR Certified (we will provide training) Valid Driver’s License w/reliable transportation (vehicle) All Shared Living Providers must meet the DDS standards of an acceptable DPPC, CORI, Fingerprinting and acceptable driving record. The right person will be calm, honest, friendly, outgoing, reliable, DEPENDABLE, flexible, and KIND. This is a unique situation so if sharing a home with this young man while reliably being compensated for supporting him–please reach out so we can talk about this position. Forward your resume and we will be in touch to discuss this unusual yet rewarding position. You can also apply at our website where we encourage you to learn more about what we do! LIFE is an equal opportunity employer who has great pride in the diversity of our workforce. For over 30 years, Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE), a non-profit organization, has supported adults with autism, learning, and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a meaningful, healthy, independent life, for

LIFE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO TALKING WITH YOU!

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$36,495.00 per year

Work Location:

In person