Shared Living Caregiver (Berkshires, MA)

Nonotuck Resource Associates • Western Mass, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nonotuck Resources Associates, a community-based agency providing residential services to individuals with intellectual disabilities since 1972, is seeking Shared Living Caregivers. We believe in the transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting and support individuals by matching them with committed providers who open their hearts and homes. Shared Living Caregivers provide a flexible and supportive environment where the individual they are supporting feels safe, secure, and engaged. We are currently seeking a Shared Living Caregiver for a young man in his 20s who is working toward greater independence. He enjoys a structured weekday routine with staff support, centered around his interests in theater, dance, music, and athletics. He is motivated to build meaningful connections, develop life skills, expand his independence, and be part of a larger community. The ideal match would be someone he can view as a genuine housemate, ideally someone closer in age and/or an energetic, positive individual who shares similar interests and is enthusiastic about inclusion, as well as supporting and encouraging his passions.

Requirements

• Provide a flexible and supportive environment
• Ensure the individual feels safe, secure, and engaged
• Share similar interests with the individual
• Be enthusiastic about inclusion
• Support and encourage the individual's passions

Nice To Haves

• Ties to or be based in Southern Berkshire County

Responsibilities

• Planning and sharing daily meals
• Grocery shopping
• Coordinating transportation
• Attending appointments
• Supporting participation in community and social activities
• Assisting with budgeting and money management
• Medication management

Benefits

• Generous stipend
• 24-Hour emergency on-call assistance
• Monthly in-home visits from a Care Manager
• Access to clinicians for additional support
• Training on home safety skills, medication management, and First Aid/CPR

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed