Why This Role Stands Out
As a Shared Living Provider with Waypoint Maine, you will make a profound impact by offering a supportive family environment to adults with developmental disabilities, fostering their independence and personal growth. This rewarding contracted role, offering a competitive annual stipend, is ideal for compassionate individuals seeking a flexible, home-based opportunity with excellent agency support and professional development. You are encouraged to apply and become an integral part of someone's life journey.
Quick Overview
Job Description
About Waypoint:
Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in-home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
About the Role:
$51,100 a year-contract
Share your home and help an adult with a developmental disability to live in a family setting. Shared Living Providers open their homes to support individuals with education, employment, recreation, family inclusion, health/mental health, and independent living skills, and serve as an important member of the person's team in identifying and achieving their personal life goals. This is a contracted position to support a person 12 months per year in your home.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check(s)
Requirements:
- Clean driving record, driver's license, and reliable transportation
- Experience working with individuals with ID/DD is preferred but not required
- DSP and CPR certifications; will provide training for those in need of certifications.
Job Type: Contract
· Generous daily stipend/contracted position; direct deposit.
· Very supportive agency to partner with as you open your home to an adult with ID/DD.
· Access to free professional development/training opportunities.
- Electronic documentation/IT support including laptop if needed.
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