Caregiver: Life Sharing Provider in Montoursville, PA

Caregiver: Life Sharing Provider in Montoursville, PA Life Sharing Host Family Opportunity – Montoursville, PA Make a Lasting Impact by Welcoming Someone Into Your Home and Daily Life Location: Montoursville, PA (Lycoming County) Position Type: Contract Organization: Abound Health Are you looking for a meaningful way to apply your compassion, patience, and creativity in everyday life? Abound Health is seeking a caring, stable, and dedicated individual or couple to join our Life Sharing Program as a Host Family for a young adult who is working toward greater independence and community involvement. This unique opportunity allows you to open your home and heart to someone who is ready to continue building life skills, strengthen community connections, and enjoy the support of a welcoming family environment. What Is Life Sharing? Life Sharing is a person-centered residential model where an individual becomes a fully integrated member of a family home and community. Unlike traditional caregiving, Life Sharing focuses on long-term relationships, independence, and meaningful daily experiences within a natural family setting. As a Host Family, you provide more than housing. You provide belonging, stability, mentorship, and support. About the Individual We are supporting a friendly, social young adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities who is preparing for greater independence in adulthood. He works part-time in the community and enjoys: Church activities Bowling Special Olympics Dancing Spending time with friends Community activities and social events He is independent with many daily living skills but benefits from guidance and encouragement with: Money management Decision-making Community participation Building skills for future independent living Developing confidence and self-advocacy He has several chronic medical conditions that are well-managed and is generally healthy. There are no significant behavioral concerns, and he enjoys being active, social, and engaged with others. What We're Looking For The ideal Host Family will: Provide a safe, stable, and welcoming home environment Value community involvement and social connections Encourage independence while offering guidance when needed Help develop daily living and decision-making skills Be interested in building a meaningful, long-term relationship Support participation in activities, hobbies, work, and community events Promote dignity, choice, and personal growth Individuals, couples, and families are encouraged to apply. What You'll Do as a Life Sharing Host Family Provide a safe, stable, and supportive home Include the individual in family routines, meals, and activities Offer mentorship, companionship, and emotional support Encourage participation in community, church, volunteer, and recreational activities Assist with budgeting and money-management skills Help develop independence and self-confidence Collaborate with Abound Health and the support team to follow person-centered plans Promote personal growth and meaningful life experiences Why Become a Life Sharing Family? Transform Lives Make a meaningful and lasting impact on someone's quality of life while helping them achieve greater independence. Build Deep Connections Develop a lifelong relationship while providing a supportive and caring home environment. Receive Support & Compensation Host Families receive a tax-advantaged daily stipend, ongoing training, and continuous support from Abound Health. 24/7 Professional Support Abound Health provides emergency support, respite coordination, case management, and clinical consultation when needed. Flexible and Rewarding Continue your everyday family routines while supporting someone in achieving their goals and living a meaningful life. Host Family Requirements Be at least 21 years old Pass required background checks (FBI, Child Abuse, and Criminal History) Complete home inspections and safety requirements Provide personal and professional references Participate in interviews and compatibility assessments Be willing to welcome the individual as a member of the household Training Provided at No Cost All Host Families receive: ODP-Approved Life Sharing Orientation Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness Training Medication Administration Training (if applicable) Individual Rights & Person-Centered Planning Ongoing Annual Training and Professional Development Contract Position: Host Families are independent contractors, not employees Flexible Matching Process: We work closely with potential Host Families to ensure a strong and compatible match Ongoing Support: Access to emergency assistance, respite services, and dedicated case management Join the Abound Health Family At Abound Health, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live an independent, fulfilling, and meaningful life. By opening your home to this young adult, you'll play an important role in helping him continue building skills, achieving goals, and enjoying the connections that make life rewarding. If you're interested in providing a supportive home and becoming part of someone's journey toward greater independence, we'd love to hear from you. Abound Health proudly supports inclusive and diverse families of all backgrounds and compositions. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abound Health