Shared Living Provider - Worcester
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Venture Community Services Inc
Worcester, MA, US
Summary
The shared living provider is responsible for the total care of an individual with a disability, including assisting with daily activities, health management, and community integration. They must also maintain documentation, manage medications, and provide transportation for appointments and activities.
Job Description
Description
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 helps the person with their daily activities, assist the person with their health and wellness, promote and model a safe and meaningful lifestyle and encourage 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.
Provider qualifications:
• Must be 21 years or older
• have an available bedroom to be individualized as the person desires
• have a valid driver’s license
• own a reliable and insured vehicle
• pass background and fingerprinting check
• pass home qualification process
Prior experience in human services is helpful but not necessary.
As a provider you would be responsible for complete and total care of the individual supported which includes transportation to community activities, taking them to all appointments, monthly documentation, assisting with ADL's, medication administration, and assisting with money management. Contract comes with allotted amount of respite care to give the provider personal time for things such personal appointments, vacations, a night/s out, time away etc.
Venture Community Services is committed to providing individuals with disabilities and other challenges, their families and caregivers access to the opportunities they deserve. Through innovative practices and a visionary approach, we set our focus on the uniqueness of each individual and offer personalized support. We foster independence through a continuum of support which includes community residential services, shared living, adult foster care, transportation services and community day programs.
We also offer Professional Training such as ServSafe & CPR / First Aid.
Our Mission: Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment and opportunity.
Venture Core Values: Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Innovation
Founded
1975
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Sturbridge, ma
Venture Community Services is committed to providing individuals with disabilities and other challenges, their families and caregivers access to the opportunities they deserve. Through innovative practices and a visionary approach, we set our focus on the uniqueness of each individual and offer personalized support. We foster independence through a continuum of support which includes community residential services, shared living, adult foster care, transportation services and community day programs.
We also offer Professional Training such as ServSafe & CPR / First Aid.
Our Mission: Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment and opportunity.
Venture Core Values: Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Innovation
Founded
1975
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Sturbridge, ma
