Alternate Family Living / AFL
About The Position
Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a person interested in becoming an Alternative Family Living (AFL) Provider in North Carolina. As an AFL provider, you will have an individual come to live with you who possesses intellectual developmental disabilities and/or possibly mental health challenges. Our supported individuals each have their own identities with varying levels of needs and we pride ourselves on connecting people with the “right fit”. As an AFL provider, you will offer a stable and caring home where they can live, grow and integrate into the community working toward goals of daily living skills/independence. Depending on the supported individual, he/she may attend a day program or receive other services in addition to what the AFL will be providing with residential services.
Requirements
- Must be interested in becoming an Alternative Family Living (AFL) Provider in North Carolina.
- Must be able to provide a stable and caring home.
- Must be able to support an individual with intellectual developmental disabilities and/or possibly mental health challenges.
- Must be able to support an individual working toward goals of daily living skills/independence.
Nice To Haves
- CNA or DSP Experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities a unique opportunity to live with a family unit.
- Offer a stable and caring home where they can live, grow and integrate into the community working toward goals of daily living skills/independence.
- Receive 24-hour supports and habilitation for the individual living in your home.
Benefits
- Opportunity for an independent contractor
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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