Shared Living (Professional Parent)

Are you a caring person that would love to have a person with intellectual disabilities live in your home?

At Chrysalis Host Home, we are looking for families to open their homes to a person with disabilities. Host Home, similar to Foster Care, focuses on adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing them with a loving and nurturing family to live with. As a Host Home Provider, you will have the luxury of working from home, while caring for a person with disabilities. This position is ideal for any family structure who enjoys caring for others. We are looking for families that can provide a safe and clean environment, able to build rapport, support, and advocate for a person with disabilities.

Host Home is a contracted position. Monthly payment will be determined based on the level of care needed for the individual. You will receive two payments:

• Room and Board payment
• Daily rate for each day the individual is in your care

Responsibilities:

• Transporting, scheduling, and attending medical appointments with the individual.
• Transporting to and from activities as needed.
• Completing monthly paperwork.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment for the individual.
• Assist the individual in daily living skills and individual goals.

Make the choice to make a difference today!

Position Qualifications

• All adults in the home must pass a Criminal Background Check
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have experience providing support to individual(s) with disabilities
• Meet home/apartment safety and health requirements
• Complete pre-service training requirements
• Capable of communicating well in both verbal and written form
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Have good judgment
• Have a positive attitude

Ideal Qualifications:

• Has experience working with people with disabilities
• Nursing/CNA background
• Teacher/Aide background
• Caregiver background

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