Range = $27,618 to $96,677 annually*

 *Range above represents difficulty of care payments paid to a caregiver for providing personal care services to a eligible person residing either in the caregiver’s home or in the person’s own home. Stipend rates are contingent upon assessed needs of the person and subject to state approval.  Stipend levels 18 through 21 are available only by special application to the purchasing governmental unit. For Shared Living services stipend rates and related information, see 101 CMR411.03(5)(e)2.a.

Shared Living Provider Job Summary:

Open Your Heart, Open Your Home/Caregiving with Love Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a community-based agency that provides residential services since 1972 to people with intellectual disabilities. Believing in the transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, we support individuals through matching them with caring providers who open their hearts and homes to our members as Shared Living Providers (SLPs). SLPs need to provide a flexible and supportive environment where the individual they are supporting will feel safe and secure.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: planning and sharing meals together each day, going to appointments and participating in community and social activities. The SLP may also need to provide assistance, supervision and teaching in areas such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and budgeting. In addition, there may be a need to offer emotional and behavioral supports.

We are currently seeking a Shared Living Provider for a man who has significant mobility needs and benefits from an accessible home environment. The ideal home will have a first-floor bedroom and first-floor bathroom to ensure safe daily access. In addition, the home cannot have young children, as he will benefit from a calm and consistent environment. The SLP will also need to be comfortable providing assistance with mobility and daily living tasks as outlined in his support plan.

The following resources will be available:

Generous stipend

• 24- Hour emergency on-call assistance
• Monthly in-home visits from a Care Manager
• Access to clinicians for additional support
• Training on home safety skills, medication management, and First Aid/CPR
• Support of a nearby and loving family to help