11/12/2021
PAKS Developmental Services is seeking a Shared Living Provider (SLP) to provide residential supports in the home of an individual with developmental disabilities. The primary responsibility of an SLP is to maintain a safe and healthy home environment for the individual supported. Providers have basic home support and related responsibilities, which include providing/supporting nutritional meals; providing transportation providing/supporting access to community activities, cultural and religious services, if appropriate, and providing up to 24-hour supervision and supports as outlined in the person's plan. The daily home routine should be based on the Individuals choice but structured as determined by the person and their team which is helpful to the person supported in learning to function independently in a home and community setting. The provider is responsible for teaching and supporting the person’s life choices, hopes and dreams, and daily documentation of that teaching.
Requirements
• Transportation, Valid Driver license, car insurance, and current registration
• Ability to pass a State/Federal and APS/CPS background check (all members in the home)
• Experience supporting an individual with developmental disabilities
• Computer/laptop, printer, scanner, and internet for daily documentation
• Completion of all required training
• Must have detailed verbal / written communication and computer skills
• Must understand and comply with all agency and state policy and procedures
• Must attend and participate in all meetings
• Must maintain a clean and orderly home
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, kneel, twist, reach, crawl, run, etc
