Shared Living Provider (SLP) - Independent Contractor

Apace • Lincoln, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Shared Living Providers (SLPs) are independent contractors who provide residential supports for individuals with developmental disabilities in the provider’s own home. The program is intended for people interested in helping individuals achieve positive outcomes.

The SLP maintains a safe and healthy home environment and provides or supports nutritional meals, transportation to appointments and day services, and access to recreational, community, cultural, and religious activities as appropriate. The SLP provides up to 24-hour supervision and supports as outlined in the individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP). The daily home routine is based on the individual’s choices and is structured with the individual and ISP team to support learning and independence at home and in the community. The SLP also teaches and supports the individual’s life choices, hopes, and dreams, and documents that teaching daily.

Individuals are matched with trained providers who share their interests and hobbies. The home’s size, its residents (including family members, children, and animals), and its location may influence whether the individual and their family wish to meet a candidate. Applicants complete an application to begin the Family Study process.

Requirements

• Experience supporting an individual with developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver license, car insurance, current vehicle registration, and transportation.
• Ability to pass State/Federal and APS/CPS background checks; all household members are subject to checks.
• Computer or laptop, printer, scanner, and internet access for daily documentation.
• Detailed verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 19 years of age.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to kneel, twist, reach, crawl, run, and perform similar physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, clean, and orderly home environment.
• Provide or support nutritional meals.
• Provide transportation to appointments, day services, and recreational activities.
• Provide or support access to community activities and, when appropriate, cultural and religious services.
• Provide up to 24-hour supervision and supports outlined in the individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Establish a daily home routine based on the individual’s choices and structured with the individual and ISP team to support independence at home and in the community.
• Teach and support the individual’s life choices, hopes, and dreams, and document this teaching daily.
• Attend and participate in all meetings.
• Complete all required trainings and comply with agency and state policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED