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Open Your Home: Lifesharing Opportunity

UCP Central PA

#Autism #Advocacy #Residential Services #Intellectual Disabilities #Developmental Disabilities #Community Support #Direct Care #Independent Contractor #Residential Support

Quick overview

The LifeSharing provider will welcome an individual into their home to provide a safe, supportive, and stable living environment. They will assist the individual in participating in community life, building independence, and reaching personal goals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, hold a valid driver's license, and possess reliable transportation with appropriate insurance. Applicants must also pass criminal clearances and physical examinations for all household members.

CommunicationAdvocacyCookingFlexibilityPatienceInterpersonal skillsCaregivingAutism supportDevelopmental disabilities supportSupportive care

Job description

Overview Could You Be the Perfect Match?
I am a young adult woman looking for a caring, supportive LifeSharing provider in the Central Pennsylvania area.
I’m hoping to find a family who is ready to welcome me into their home and share everyday life together.
I enjoy spending my time reading comic books, listening to music, and cooking—especially when I get to try out new recipes.
I would love to be part of a family that shares some of these interests and can also offer opportunities for me to go swimming or play soccer.
I truly enjoy being outdoors, whether it’s relaxing on the porch with a book or simply enjoying the fresh air.
Animals are a big part of my life, and I’m hoping to find a home where I can be around them regularly.
I would love the chance to work with animals and would be excited to have a dog in my new home.
Looking ahead, one of my long-term goals is to attend higher education to pursue hotel management.
I’m excited to share that I’ll be starting at HACC early next year to begin this journey.
If you are a LifeSharing provider who values connection, shared interests, and supporting someone’s growth, I would love the opportunity to meet you.
A few things that are valuable to me are: A calm and welcoming home Consistent routines with flexibility for fun Kindness, patience, and good humor Being included in family activities and daily life Having a pet—especially a dog People appreciate that I am: Helpful and eager to support others A dependable and caring Confident in advocating for myself Focused on building greater independence Motivated to learn new skills, including cooking and creative crafts What I’m looking for in a LifeSharing provider: A safe, supportive, and stable home A person or family open to sharing life, experiences and exploring Someone who will help me grow, participate in community life, and reach my personal goals One with experience with or willingness to learn about intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism Great at making others smile!
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pa is a not-for-profit organization providing innovative supports and services to people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life.
The organization strives to offer caring, creative, and effective services to help people of all abilities attain the most significant level of independent living.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA was established in 1953 and currently supports over 4000 people throughout 20 Counties in Pennsylvania.
If you think your home might be the right fit contact Violet Mwangi Director of Residential at (717) 737-3477 Ext.
168 to learn more information.
Qualifications and Experience: Must be at least 21 years of age.
Hold Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Valid Vehicle/Homeowner/rental insurance.
Criminal Clearances and physicals for all persons living in the home.
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or Autism is preferred, but NOT required.
Must have access to a personal printer and scanner for this role.
Contact us at recruiting@ucpcentralpa.org to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the compensation available when providing lifesharing support as an independent contractor. #ucpsj1500

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