Job Description
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.
Additional Responsibilities:
•Attend to the individual's physical health and emotional well-being, to include ensuring that physical exams are completed yearly and dental exams every two years.
•Include the individual in family life and community activities, while assisting the person to develop healthy friendships and relationships within the home and community.
•Provide access to services and activities desired by the individual. This would include religious affiliation (if desired), physical activities, shopping, volunteering, socializing, etc.
•Provide nutritious meals and snacks.
•In collaboration with the Case Manager, ensure the individual they support has transportation to appointments, activities and employment. The Shared Living Home Provider is required to manage all transportation for the individual's wants and needs outside of the MaineCare services.
•Report any unusual incidents to the individual's team (Case Manager, Administrative Oversight Agency and guardian) and, when appropriate, through the Reportable Events Reporting System.
•Protect the confidentiality of all individual-related documents and information.
•Maintain open communication with the Case Manager, Administrative Oversight Agency, guardian and other members of the Person-Centered Planning Team.
•Maintain professional daily documentation in accordance with MaineCare requirements. This includes documentation of progress toward the goals and activities identified in the Person-Centered Plan. This documentation is required by regulation as proof that the MaineCare service for which reimbursement is sought has been provided and is a necessary prerequisite to reimbursement.
•Maintain daily documentation of all medications administered to the individual in accordance with medication administration standards per the DHHS-OADS' Medication Administration in Shared Living and Family Centered Home Support curriculum.
•Report to the Administrative Oversight Agency any changes in household members or legal status of household members.
•Maintain homeowners or renter's insurance at all times.
•Maintain a vehicle which complies with State of Maine Laws pertaining to registration, Inspection and insurance.
•Maintain Proof of Vaccinations for pets residing in the home.
•Obtain the required training certifications, adhering to time frames and recertification requirements, and determining where and when the training will be obtained.
•Shared Living Home Providers are responsible for any cost associated with his/ her training.
Location: within 60mile radius from Oxford, ME
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