Caregiver
Share your commitment to individual empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration!
Candidates must live in Franklin, Hampshire, or Hampden county, MA Join our team of competent and compassionate individuals as a Shared Living Caregiver in the Shared Living program at Behavioral Health Network by providing in-home placement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them to thrive in our communities.
What is a Shared Living Caregiver?
Shared Living Caregivers help the individuals with whom they live stay healthy, get around town, manage their money, make friends and be part of the community where they live. Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities. Who Can Be a Shared Living Caregiver?
Shared Living Caregivers are people who care about other people. Caregivers may be single, part of a couple, members of extended families, have children and pets, and be experienced or not. They may live in a single family home or an apartment with an extra bedroom.
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
What You'll Do
Shared Living Providers are independent contractors who also receive:
- A Generous Stipend
- Monthly home visits from a Shared Living Coordinator
- 24 Hour Emergency on-call support
- Training, including:
- Medication Management
- CPR/First Aid
- Home Safety Skills
- Mandated Reporting
- Human Rights and more
- Assisting and monitoring daily living to promote independence, competency, and decision-making
- Monitoring individuals' overall health and well-being
- Providing support with medication treatment and related documentation
- Delivering crisis intervention and emergency support when needed
- Initiating and encouraging community activities and fostering social support networks
- Ensuring quality of life through empowerment, safety awareness, dignity, and respect
- Mission-Driven Work - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals every day
- Career Growth - One third of BHN positions are filled through internal promotions
- Comprehensive Benefits - Competitive pay, generous PTO, health/dental/vision, and retirement savings
- Inclusive Culture - A workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Training & Development - Full training provided, including MAP certification and other required credentials
How do I apply to be a Shared Living Caregiver? If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply for Job" from Kronos/WFD or visit our website at and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!
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