Assistant Family Living

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance

Assistant Family Living (AFL) Provider Location: Greensboro, NC (and surrounding areas)
Company: CareLink Solutions, Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time / Independent Contractor (based on placement)

About the Role

CareLink Solutions, Inc. is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated individuals to become Assistant Family Living (AFL) Providers . This unique and rewarding opportunity allows you to make a lasting impact by opening your home to an adult with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) who is in need of safe, stable housing and daily support.

As an AFL Provider, you will provide more than care—you will provide a home. AFL Providers welcome an individual into their residence and create a supportive, family-style environment where they can live safely, build independence, develop life skills, and become active members of their community. If you have a passion for helping others and want to change someone's life while earning competitive compensation, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, clean, stable, and welcoming home environment for an individual receiving Assistant Family Living (AFL) services.

• Offer housing by welcoming an individual into your home and supporting them in a family-style living setting.

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, medication reminders, and household routines.

• Teach and encourage independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, shopping, and home management.

• Support individuals in achieving goals outlined in their Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and Individual Support Plan (ISP).

• Encourage community inclusion by assisting with recreational activities, appointments, employment, volunteer opportunities, church, and social events.

• Provide emotional support, mentorship, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.

• Monitor and document daily progress, behaviors, health concerns, and significant events in accordance with agency policies.

• Collaborate with Qualified Professionals (QPs), healthcare providers, guardians, family members, and CareLink Solutions staff to ensure quality care.

• Transport individuals safely to appointments, community activities, and other approved destinations as needed.

• Respond appropriately to emergencies or behavioral situations while following agency procedures and safety protocols.

• Maintain confidentiality while protecting the rights, dignity, and independence of each individual served.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, direct support, healthcare, or human services is preferred but not required.

• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and committed to providing person-centered care.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and complete required reports on time.

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

• Ability to meet state and agency requirements for providing AFL services.

• Must have adequate living space within your home to accommodate an individual receiving services.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Ongoing training and professional development

• 24/7 support from experienced Qualified Professionals and agency staff

• Flexible and meaningful work

• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone's life

• A supportive team dedicated to your success as an AFL Provider

About CareLink Solutions, Inc.

CareLink Solutions, Inc. is a trusted provider of community-based services throughout North Carolina. Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing compassionate, person-centered supports that promote independence, dignity, and inclusion.

Through our Assistant Family Living (AFL) Program, we carefully match individuals with qualified providers who are committed to offering a safe, supportive home where they can thrive. We believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live in a caring environment that feels like family, and every provider deserves the support and resources needed to succeed.

Join CareLink Solutions today and open your home to open someone's future.