Shared Living Host - Independent Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

Shared Living Host – Independent Contractor

Job Description:

About the Role The Shared Living Host partners with RHD’s Shared Living Program to provide a welcoming, supportive home for a 42-year-old physically active male with a developmental disability. As a host, you open your home to the individual and offer support that promotes independence, personal growth, and meaningful engagement in daily life. RHD is committed to delivering person-centered services that respect each individual’s preferences, autonomy, and goals.

This is a live-in independent contractor position, where you, your household, and the individual form a shared living arrangement built on respect, companionship, and community inclusion.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in someone’s life.
• Compensation based on the individual’s support needs assessment.
• Ongoing training and support provided by RHD.
• Job flexibility.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Welcome the individual into your home as a member of your household.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and positive role modeling.
• Offer support and assistance in areas such as:
  • Personal hygiene.
  • Medication administration.
  • Transportation.
  • Budgeting and managing finances.
  • Meal planning and preparation.
  • Housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.
  • Household budgeting and basic money management.
• Support the individual in pursuing personal interests, skills, and goals.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with RHD policies.
• Coordinate, schedule, and attend medical appointments as needed, ensuring health concerns or changes are communicated to physicians and RHD.
• Respect and honor the individual’s choices and preferences as outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Implement behavior support strategies according to the individual's Behavior Support Plan, when applicable.
• Supports individual and structure weekly daytime activities.

Required Experience:

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is helpful, but not required.
• RHD provides comprehensive training and ongoing support for all hosts.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance.
• Successful background check (no felony convictions; some misdemeanors may disqualify).
• Completion of all required RHD training.

If you are interested in becoming a Shared Living Host and providing a supportive, inclusive home to an individual with a developmental disability, please contact Residential Director Keegan Callow at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.