Woodfords Family Services is excited to grow and invites new Shared Living Providers to be part of our expanding program throughout Maine communities! Learn more today by submitting a quick application online, or emailing us at recruitment@woodfords.org to get started!
Opportunity Details Woodfords' Shared Living Services offers family and home-based support to adults with intellectual disabilities in Central and Southern Maine who seek to improve their independence. A Shared Living provider delivers direct assistance within their own home or apartment, creating a nurturing family atmosphere that promotes relationships and community involvement. This program serves as an alternative to group home living, and targets the support in areas of education, employment, community access, family inclusion, and independent living skills. Key HighlightsThis is a full-time, independently contracted position through Woodfords Family Services. To be eligible, candidates must pass background checks, home inspection, and meet the minimum qualifications below:
FAQs - Let's talk about it!
Becoming a Shared Living Provider presents a unique and fulfilling opportunity to welcome someone in need into your home. We understand that this decision may come with questions and uncertainties. The Shared Living team is here to assist you every step of the way. To help you get familiar with our process, here are some of the most frequently asked questions!Parents, relatives, or even family friends are able to be Shared Living providers for their loved ones with intellectual disabilities when they reach adulthood. Additionally, Shared Living providers can be paired with a non-related individual with similar interests.
No! While there are specific requirements and qualifications to determine your eligibility, you do not need to own your current residence.
Ultimately, you and the consumer decide if placement is a good match. The timeline for this process can vary based on several factors; however, the goal is to find a match that feels right for all parties.
You can! Every family's needs look a little different and we know many people rely on the income of other employment. Although becoming a provider does require a level of commitment and dependability, some providers are able to balance other workloads.
Woodfords' Shared Living Services contracts shared living providers in York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Piscataquis, and Somerset Counties.
Who We Are Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services....Job Description ProKatchers is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Quincy, California. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date: ASAP ~ Duration:...
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