Shared Living (Professional Parent)

Chrysalis • North Las Vegas, NV

7d

About The Position

Chrysalis Host Home is seeking families to open their homes to an adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Similar to foster care, the Host Home program provides a loving, nurturing family home and support for the individual. Providers work from home while caring for the person and should be able to provide a safe, clean environment, build rapport, offer support, and advocate for the individual.

This is a contracted position. Monthly payment is determined by the level of care needed and includes a room and board payment and a daily rate for each day the individual is in the provider’s care.

Requirements

• All adults in the home must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have experience providing support to individuals with disabilities.
• Must meet home or apartment safety and health requirements.
• Must complete pre-service training requirements.
• Must communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must exercise good judgment.
• Must have a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Nursing or CNA background.
• Teacher or aide background.
• Caregiver background.

Responsibilities

• Transport the individual to medical appointments, schedule appointments, and attend them.
• Transport the individual to activities as needed.
• Complete monthly paperwork.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for the individual.
• Assist the individual with daily living skills and individual goals.

Benefits

• Work from home while caring for the individual.
• Room and board payment.
• Daily rate for each day the individual is in the provider’s care.

What This Job Offers

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