What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shared Living Caregiver position at Advocates?
Caring Partners. Creative Solutions. Better Lives.
Advocates Shared Living matches individuals with disabilities to members of the community who provide care at home, much like a family member. Individuals gain greater independence and opportunities for an active lifestyle in the community, yet have the support and companionship of someone who cares for them at home. Our team works closely with individuals and their families to arrange living situations that truly feel like home – we’re guided by their wishes, interests, and needs, and they are empowered to make decisions about where they want to live and with whom.
Caregivers in Shared Living are dedicated to supporting individuals in a variety of ways: they create a safe home environment, they encourage individuals to participate in the community and form relationships, they support their goals and dreams, and they assist with medical appointments, clinical needs, personal care, daily routines, and activities. The Shared Living Caregiver will need to provide and advocate for the individual to experience opportunities for self-determination and independence.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
- Must be willing to be trained in First Aid/CPR, DPPC, Human Rights, all regulatory required trainings, all individualized trainings including medical and clinical.
- Must pass a standard CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), DPPC, RMV, Fingerprinting
- Spare bedroom within your home
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have sensitivity to the needs of the population.
Is Human Services a Fit for Me?
· Successful Team members are open-minded, eager, and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.
Advocates is an EOE/D/F/M/V.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Somerville, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $45,000
