AFL Professional Caregiver; Independent Contractor

AFL Professional Caregiver (Independent Contractor)

Locations:
Wilmington, NC

Time Type:
Full time

Posted On:
Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition : R47945

We are hiring for: AFL Professional Caregiver (Independent Contractor)

Type: AFL Provider (NC) - 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!

An AFL Professional Caregiver is an Independent Contractor. Independent Contractors are not employees and are not eligible for company benefits.

Do you have room in your home and heart to support an adult or child with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities? Are you able to support an individual to be successful at home, work, and in the community? If so, you may find fulfillment in the role of Alternative Family Living (AFL) Professional Caregiver.

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.

RHA Health Services is a provider of comprehensive, person-centered services for individuals living with I/DD. RHA is pleased to offer high-quality AFL services throughout North Carolina. AFL offers adults and children with I/DD the option to live in a natural home setting with a professional caregiver to support them in reaching personal goals and living the life they choose. RHA professional caregivers report that their lives and the lives of their families are enriched by this opportunity.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED
• 18 years old or older
• Documentation of home ownership: current mortgage statement or renter’s lease
• Proof of homeowner’s renter insurance or personal property insurance
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, Healthcare Registry, and Urine Drug Screen for yourself and other adults in the home
• Work as an Independent Contractor

As an AFL caregiver, you will support individuals with disabilities in a home setting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Seeking to understand the individual in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future.
• Supporting 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 work.
• Preparing, teaching, and assisting the person in food preparation and cleaning of the home.
• Honoring the choices, preferences, and culture of the person you support.
• Assisting in providing opportunities for social, emotional, and spiritual needs to be met.
• Assisting with transportation and scheduling of all medical, therapy, vocational, and recreational activities.
• Ensuring that the home environment is safe and in good condition.
• Implementing services and supports to address goals identified through the Person Centered Plan.
• Assisting the person supported by attending treatment team meetings and facilitating communication related to individual needs and progress toward goals.
• Participating in supervision as agreed upon in the RHA supervision contract.

RHA will assist you in the following capacities:

• Provide support through a multidisciplinary team for crisis assistance and training as needed.
• Assist in coordinating respite care to support your needs as a caregiver.
• Supervision will be provided to assist you in adjusting to your new role.
• RHA’s compensation package shall be determined based on the needs of the individual served.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries.
• 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…