Shared Living Provider Western and Central Maine

What is a Shared Living Provider?

Shared living (Foster Care-Adult) is a model in which services are provided to a member by a person who meets all the requirements of a Direct Support Professional with whom that member shares a home. The home may be owned or rented by the provider, but the provider must enter into a contractual relationship with an Administrative Oversight Agency in order to provide services under this model. Only one member may receive services in any one shared living arrangement at the same time, unless a relationship existed prior to the service arrangement and the arrangement is approved by DHHS. In such case, no more than two-members may be served in any one shared living arrangement concurrently. The agency supports the provider in fulfilling the requirements and obligations agreed upon by the DHHS, the Administrative Oversight Agency and the Personal Plan.

A Shared Living provider is a provider who is subcontracts (not employees) with an agency to provide direct support to a member, with whom they share a home.

Shared Living Provider must be a Certified Direct Support Professional (DSP) and comply with the Shared Living Handbook provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

The Shared Living Home Provider is responsible for providing a supportive home environment, Inclusion in the community and providing the appropriate level of support. The Share Living Home Provider is responsible for the day to day activities which accomplish the desired outcomes as identified by the individual's Person- centered Plan.

The Shared Living Home Provider must :

• Complete all Necessary intake paperwork for applying for the position, including reliable references.
• Provide daily support and care for the individual served per the Person-Centered Plan.
• Maintain a clean and Healthy living environment in accordance with environmental and safety standards and any necessary individual-specific environmental or safety standards.
• Assist with transition plans, move-in plans, and / or move-out plans. Participate as part of the Person-Centered Planning Team.

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Location : within 60mile radius from Oxford, ME