Job Description

Nonotuck is seeking caregivers in New Bedford and the surrounding towns to share their home and life with a person with a disability.

The role of the Caregiver/Shared Living Provider is to provide a comfortable and safe home, while helping the person to have a healthy and enriching life.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to: planning and sharing meals together each day, participating in community and social activities, providing transportation, and overseeing medical care and appointments.

The caregiver may also need to help, supervise and teach in areas such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and budgeting. Lastly, there may be a need to provide emotional and behavioral supports.

Qualifications:

• You must have an available bedroom in your home or be looking to move into the home of the person we serve.
• Minimum age of 18 yrs old
• Clean criminal record
• Valid driver's license
• Access to reliable and insured vehicle

Experience working with people with disabilities and / or in other human service profession is helpful but not necessary. Comprehensive training and ongoing guidance are provided.

Nonotuck Resource Associates provides:

• Generous tax-exempt stipend
• Extensive ongoing training
• Monthly visits and consistent support by a Case Manager
• Clinical supports
• 24/7 on call assistance

“Nonotuck is honored to be named a ‘Top Place to Work’ by the Boston Globe, and this honor would not be possible without our Nonotuck families. Family is at the center of all we do.” George Fleischner, Nonotuck president and CEO.

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