AFL Provider - Independent Contractor (RL)

InReach•Weddington, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

InReach provides a wide variety of supports and services across the lifespan for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. We focus on each individual's unique needs and deliver the highest quality services possible by ensuring that each individual receives the right support, at the right time and frequency by a caring qualified staff member in the most independent setting appropriate. InReach is looking for an Independent Contractor/Alternative Family Living Provider (AFL) to provide a supportive, culturally normative residential service that meets the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the customer. The AFL Provider must also be able to work effectively with all agencies associated with serving the customer. This is an AFL provider position for an adult female in Waxhaw, NC. Individual is willing to live in Union County, and Charlotte surrounding areas. Must be able to handle a wheelchair that will require lifting and transporting. Must be able to provide "total care" needs to the individual.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver's license and maintain safe driving record
Must be able to handle a wheelchair that will require lifting and transporting
Must be able to provide "total care" needs to the individual
Successfully pass a drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience with the I/DD population preferred
One - two years' experience with the special needs' population preferred

Responsibilities

Supervision of individuals needs and ability to respond to daily needs
Implementation of PCP and participation in planning meetings
Ability to develop and implement service plans
Ability to handle financial responsibility, organization skills, maintain confidential records
Ability to implement leisure, social and recreational activities and facilitate the individual's participation in community life