DSP Alternative Family Living

Skill Creations Inc. is a nonprofit agency serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This position is available to applicants living in Buncombe county and NC counties west of Buncombe.

In an Alternative Family Living setting the individual being served lives with the AFL Host or family. The AFL Host is responsible for the individual 24/7 365 and the individual served should blend into the family setting.

An AFL Host will participate in team meetings and carry out individual goals for those served. The AFL Host must turn in data to the Qualified Professional weekly.

An AFL Host is not an employee of Skill Creations Inc. Instead the individual works from an agreement that outlines financial reimbursement and requirements for the service. The AFL Host is paid a daily rate plus a monthly Room and Board supplement that is determined by the services being provided.

Requirements

• Must live in a dwelling that passes Organization State and LME-MCO regulation
• Vehicle for transportation of the individual with active full insurance (collision and liability)
• May require wheelchair accessibility for some individuals
• High School Diploma or GED
• Clear Driving and Criminal Records
• Successful completion (on time) of RELIAS training (provided by Skill Creations Inc.)
• Successful completion (on time) of CPR/ First Aid Medication Administration and Behavior Management Programs