Community Companion Home Provider (CCH) (Killingworth)

Community Companion Home Provider

The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.

We are seeking compassionate caregivers who are willing to open both their hearts and homes to become a Community Companion Home provider to a person with a developmental disability. As a provider you will be giving an individual with a developmental disability an opportunity to live in a natural family environment, and contributing to his/her overall quality of life. You will include the individual as family into your daily life.

Community Companion Homes are licensed by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). With support from Marrakech's CCH team, the licensee's will complete required training, background checks, home study and a fire safety check during the licensing process. Individuals living with a licensee, must attend a weekly day program that allows for the provider to work or participate in activities of their choice. Licensed providers will have access to supports like respite care, Marrakech oversight, Nursing support (including 24/7 on-call), and license renewal.

Responsibilities:

A Licensee must be patient, empathetic and attentive. As needed, the Licensee must also be willing to assist in everyday task such as, self-care, bathing, medication management, transport to medical appointments, social or recreational activities in support of community integration and social/ emotional growth.

Payment:

The Licensee receives a monthly payment for each individual living in their home a flat rate for room & board and a reimbursement for care to the individual based on their level of need.

Matching:

The matching process allows us to look at similar interests and backgrounds to ensure a compatible match between the Licensee and the individual.

Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.