Family Model Provider

Family Model Provider

Type: Family Model Provider (TN) - Independent Contractor

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

Do you have room in your home and heart to support an adult with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities? Are you able to support an individual to be successful at home, work, and community? If so, you may find fulfillment in the role of a Family Model Provider.

Summary: Family Model Provider: We are looking for caring individuals who share our dedication to providing a supportive environment for persons with intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in their home. We ask that you bring a desire to serve others and share your home, and RHA will provide the training and support to ensure your success. As a Family Model Provider, you will be asked to provide support for individuals with disabilities in a home setting. You will be asked to provide the supports identified below based on the needs of the individual in your care.

Pay: $50k+/yr

Position Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED preferred
• 18 years old or older
• Documentation of home ownership: current mortgage statement or renter's lease
• Proof of homeowner's or renter's insurance or personal property insurance
• Valid Driver's License; Reliable transportation with valid vehicle insurance
• Ability to pass criminal background and Registry checks as well as a Drug Screen
• TB Screenings for all members of household
• Willing to be a self-employed worker

Responsibilities:

• Seek to understand the individual in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future.
• Support the individual in eating nutritious meals and snacks consistent with dietary needs, resting (by providing sleeping accommodations), daily self-care activities, leisure/recreation, education and working. Supports are provided according to the person's abilities and interests while ensuring privacy and dignity.
• Prepare, teach and assist the person in food preparation, and cleaning of the home.
• Honor the choices, preferences and culture of the person you support.
• Assist in providing opportunities for social, emotional and spiritual needs to be met.
• Assist with transportation and scheduling of all medical, therapy, vocational and recreational activities.
• Ensure that the home environment is safe and in good condition.
• Implement services and supports to address goals identified through the Person Centered Plan. This includes medical, psychiatric, recreational, spiritual, and emotional needs.
• Assist the person supported by attending team meetings and facilitating communication related to individual needs, response to service and supports, and progress toward goals.
• Follow state guidelines specific to Family Model Services.

RHA will assist you in the following capacities:

Provide support through a multidisciplinary team for crisis assistance and training as needed as you begin your journey as a Family Model Provider. Training includes RHA's proprietary ProAct training, which focuses on supporting resiliency, emotional stability and problem solving.

Supervision will be provided to assist you in adjusting to your new role. The frequency and amount of supervision will be determined in a collaborative relationship with your RHA supervisor.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.