Family-Based Contractor Family Model Program | Adult Foster Care Support
$36,000–$36,000 year
On-site · Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Provide day-to-day, home-based support within Emory Valley Center’s Family Model Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include creating a safe, clean, stable home environment; assisting with daily routines, personal goals, appointments, schedules, activities, and transportation; offering companionship and meaningful engagement; supporting health, safety, rights, privacy, dignity, and personal choice; documenting activities and participating in monitoring and quality assurance; following the person’s approved support plan and applicable licensing requirements. Compensation is $3,000 per month, plus room and board. Location: Oak Ridge, TN (in-home, non-shift, family-style living arrangement). Requirements include completing screening/matching/home study, background/registry checks, training, possessing a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and effective communication and documentation skills.
Required Qualifications
- Complete required background checks and registry checks
- Complete required pre-service, ongoing, and person-specific training
- Provide a safe and appropriate home environment
- Have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle and home owners insurance
- Be able to read, write, communicate effectively, follow instructions, and complete required documentation
- Participate in announced and unannounced home visits, monitoring, and quality reviews as required
- Support the person’s rights, privacy, dignity, independence, preferences, and community involvement
- Maintain professional communication with Emory Valley Center and the person’s support team
- Experience in caregiving, direct support, or working with adults with IDD is preferred, but not required
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