Shared Living Provider - Western Region
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- Entry level
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- Contract
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Shared living provider in Maine to support an adult with intellectual/developmental disabilities by opening your home. Requires high school diploma, age 21+, clean driving record and license; experience not required, training provided.
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: $49,275 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. Requirements 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.
What you'll do
- Share your home and help an adult with a developmental disability to live in a family setting.
- Support individuals with education, employment, recreation, family inclusion, health/mental health, and independent living skills.
- Serve as a member of the person's team in identifying and achieving their personal life goals.
What they require
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check(s).
- 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; training will be provided.
Benefits
- Generous daily stipend/contracted position; direct deposit.
- Very supportive agency to partner with as you open your home.
- Access to free professional development/training opportunities.
- Electronic documentation/IT support including laptop if needed.
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.