Shared Living Provider - Worcester

Venture Community Services Inc•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Venture is seeking compassionate and committed shared living providers in the Worcester area to share their home and life with a person with a disability. The provider supports the person with daily activities, health and wellness, and a safe and meaningful lifestyle, while encouraging participation in the community. Providers receive training and certifications, guidance and ongoing support from a case manager, clinical and nursing supports, 24/7 emergency on-call assistance, and a generous tax-exempt stipend. The provider is responsible for the individual’s complete and total care, including transportation to community activities, taking the individual to appointments, monthly documentation, assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration, and help with money management. The contract includes an allotted amount of respite care to provide the provider personal time for appointments, vacations, evenings out, or other time away.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Have an available bedroom that can be individualized as the person desires.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Own a reliable and insured vehicle.
Pass a background and fingerprinting check.
Pass the home qualification process.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in human services is helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Share their home and life with a person with a disability.
Help the individual with daily activities and health and wellness.
Promote and model a safe and meaningful lifestyle and encourage community participation.
Provide complete and total care for the individual supported.
Transport the individual to community activities and appointments.
Complete monthly documentation.
Assist with activities of daily living.
Administer medication.
Assist with money management.