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What is a Shared Living Provider?
At First Choice DDS, we’re proud to offer shared living services where people with developmental, intellectual or other disabilities can experience a safe, nurturing living environment in order to thrive more independently.
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Shared Living Providers offer individualized care and services, with the goal of providing independence, privacy and dignity for their residents. They provide 24/7 support for activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, medication management, transportation and light housekeeping.
Being a Shared Living Provider
Shared living is an excellent option for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities who want to live independently but may need some help with daily living skills. Residents are able to live in their own apartment or home with other adults who have similar needs. This arrangement allows them to be part of a community where they can build friendships with others who understand their unique challenges. The goal is for residents to become as independent as possible while still receiving the support they need.
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Shared Living Providers offer 24/7 hands-on social and independent living skills training in a family setting. Clients are empowered to work with their providers to set their own goals for habilitation and independence. Additionally, other support such as therapy, behavioral management strategies is available to individuals that may have a mental health diagnosis and/or severe behavioral impairments that need to be addressed.
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Clients typically stay in one home long-term which allows them to build a strong family-like connection with their provider. Also, with certain disabilities, clients can be very specific about how they like things done, so it is very important for providers to get to know their clients and preference in care. At First Choice DDS, we have a very strict process for finding SLPs to ensure that our clients are consistently getting the care the deserve.
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What makes a good Shared Living Provider?
First Choice DDS is always in need of individuals or families interested in becoming Shared Living Providers in the Omaha, NE area. The ideal household will have at least one member of the household with some medical, assisted living, or working with persons with developmental disabilities, however, a genuine passion for helping others with a willingness to learn is the most essential qualification. When most family members are willing to learn about caring for those with developmental or intellectual disabilities, partnering with First Choice DDS to create a positive environment can be a life changing and rewarding experience.
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Are there requirements to become a Shared Living Provider?
To provide our clients with exceptional care and living experiences, there are requirements to become a shared living provider. To learn more about the requirement, we encourage you to give us a call.
Who can be a Shared Living client?
Shared Living clients are individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities who want to gain more independent living skills in a safe place that they can call home. Shared Living clients range across many ages, from children through adults in their 80s.
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There are many agencies that help match shared living clients with providers, however, the waitlist for shred living services is very long, so many individuals do not get the care and support that they need to live full lives. At First Choice DDS, we are actively doing our part to expand our support offerings to those that need it by looking for passionate people that want to open their homes. Call us for more info on becoming a Shared Living Provider.
How can I become a Shared Living Provider?
Becoming a Shared Living Provider requires patience and dedication; however, it can be extremely rewarding. You will need to complete a pre-screening application with your personal information and education history. Your application will then be reviewed by our team who will decide if you are qualified for this position. After that, a FCDDS team member will connect with you if you’re qualified to become a Shared Living Provider. Do you have additional questions? Give us a call.