Shared Living (Professional Parent)
About The Position
Chrysalis Host Home is seeking families to welcome an adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities into their home and provide a loving, nurturing living environment. Similar to foster care, the Host Home program supports adults with disabilities through family-based care. Providers work from home while caring for and supporting the individual. The role is suited to families who enjoy caring for others and can offer a safe, clean environment, build rapport, and provide support and advocacy. This is a contracted position. Monthly payment is determined by the individual’s level of care and consists of 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 old.
- Must have experience providing support to one or more individuals with disabilities.
- Must meet home or apartment safety and health requirements.
- Must complete pre-service training requirements.
- Must be capable of communicating well verbally and in writing.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Must have 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, schedule, and attend medical appointments with the individual.
- Transport the individual to and from 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.
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