Shared Living Provider (Berkshires, MA)

Range $27618 to $96677 annually*

*Range above representsdifficulty of care payments paid to a caregiver for providing personal careservices to a eligible person residing either in the caregivers home or in thepersons own home. Stipend rates are contingent upon assessed needs of the personand subject to state approval. Stipend levels 18 through 21 are availableonly by special application to the purchasing governmental unit. ForShared Living services stipend rates and related information see 101 CMR411.03(5)(e)2.a.

We are currently seeking a kind-hearted caregiver(s) in Berkshire County to share their home with a friendly man in his mid-30s. He enjoys music cheering on New England sports teams hiking bowling going to the movies spending time with animals and reading adventure books. He is social loves being surrounded by a supportive community and has an important goal of maintaining meaningful employment.

This individual would do best in a quiet structured household and would especially thrive in a living arrangement where mutual respect and companionship are central. While experience in the mental health field is a plus its not requiredwe welcome applicants who are compassionate dependable and willing to learn.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Planning and sharing meals together each day
• Attending appointments and participating in community/social activities
• Providing assistance supervision and teaching in areas such as bathing dressing personal hygiene and budgeting
• Offering emotional and behavioral supports as needed

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

Nonotuck Resource Associates () is a community-based agency that has provided 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 by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts and homes as Shared Living Providers (SLPs). SLPs provide a flexible and supportive environment where the individual they are supporting will feel safe and secure.