CCH: Become A community Companion Home Provider

Benhaven • Connecticut, CT

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Benhaven is seeking caring, dependable individuals and families to become licensed Community Companion Home (CCH) providers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a shared-living arrangement in which an individual receiving services through the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services lives in the provider’s private home. Providers open their homes to offer a safe, supportive, family-style environment and help the individual with daily routines, community participation, and other individualized needs. CCH licensees are independent contractors, not Benhaven employees, and this is not a traditional hourly or salaried position. Compensation includes a tax-free monthly stipend based on the individual’s needs and required support level, as well as a monthly rent payment from the individual living in the home. Benhaven provides ongoing guidance and support during licensing and after placement.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Successfully complete all state-mandated background checks; required checks also apply to adult family members living in the home.
• Have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and automobile insurance.
• Maintain homeowners' or renters' insurance.
• Live in a home that meets applicable state and local fire, building, health, and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate competency in required health and safety training.
• Be able and willing to meet the needs of an individual living in the home.
• Comply with operating standards outlined in Connecticut's Community Companion Home Licensing Regulations.
• Complete the licensing process, including a home inspection and safety review, interviews and a home study, required training, and assessment and matching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive home for an individual with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Help with daily routines and community activities.
• Follow DDS Community Companion Home regulations and individualized support plans.
• Provide transportation to appointments, activities, work, and community events as needed.
• Provide medication oversight and other health and safety supports.
• Attend regular planning and team meetings.
• Maintain a clean and safe home environment.
• Complete and maintain required initial and annual trainings.

Benefits

• A tax-free monthly stipend based on the needs of the individual placed in the home and the level of support required.
• A monthly rent payment from the individual living in the home.
• Ongoing guidance and support from Benhaven's professional team during licensing and after placement.
• Training.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed