Sponsored Residential Host Family

$50,000 - $120,000/Yr

Merakey Allegheny Valley School - Kilmarnock, VA

Full-time

Kilmarnock, VA

About the position

The Sponsored Residential Host Family role involves providing a supportive and family-like home environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position focuses on fostering independence, community integration, and personal growth through tailored care and support, ensuring the individual's safety and well-being while promoting skill-building and access to community opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, clean, and pleasant living environment for the individual.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, federal, and contractual requirements.
• Care for the individual's hygiene needs and provide personal hygiene items.
• Assist the individual in selecting and purchasing age-appropriate clothing and personal possessions.
• Ensure the individual receives three nutritious meals per day and snacks, including food from all necessary food groups.
• Provide training in meal preparation, cleanup, and food shopping.
• Supervise the individual at all times when in the home, unless otherwise specified in a plan.
• Provide transportation and supervision to health professionals as needed.
• Assist the individual in following doctor's orders, including medication and special diets.
• Participate in the development of the individual's service plan and provide necessary training.
• Maintain required records, including documentation of fire drills and monthly reports.
• Maintain contact with employment or day services as needed.
• Work cooperatively with the individual's family or advocate and arrange visits as necessary.
• Include the individual in family recreation and leisure activities regularly.
• Ensure confidentiality of the individual's records and health information.
• Permit access to Merakey staff for supervision and emergency purposes.
• Share important decisions affecting the individual's welfare with Merakey staff.
• Notify the agency of any changes in address or telephone number at least 30 days in advance.
• Report any changes in Sponsored Residential arrangements to the agency.
• Notify the agency before taking the individual on extended trips.
• Attend all provider family group meetings for training and support.
• Complete required trainings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (minimum).
• Experience in caregiving or related human services roles preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide a stable and supportive home environment.
• Completion of required training and ability to comply with regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $50,000 to $120,000.