Would you consider opening your home to a person with a disability?
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Shared Living Provider sought: Looking for a caring and supportive home provider in Addison County for a middle-aged woman with a developmental disability and anxiety. She is friendly, hardworking, and enjoys community involvement, including participation in Special Olympics. She thrives in a calm, reassuring environment and benefits from encouragement and gentle support throughout the day. She works independently at a local Middlebury business and will need either transportation or access to the Tri-Valley Transit bus for her commute. If you have a welcoming home and would like to make a difference in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Flo Bessette at Community Associates for further details including compensations. (802) 388-4021
2. Shared Living Provider sought for a woman in her mid-30s with mild developmental disability. She enjoys an active life that includes getting out for walks, spending time at the library and humane society, participating in weekly group activities and spending time with family in the area. She also enjoys dancing and singing along to music, watching TV and playing board games. Ideal match would be a home with early risers with consistent routines, and no children. Pets are okay as long as they are tolerant of being touched. Either in Middlebury or able to provide transportation to Middlebury so she can continue to participate in desired activities. Contact Amber Thornton at Community Associates for further details including compensations. 802-388-4021
2.Shared Living Provider sought for a man in his early 40’s with mild intellectual disabilities. He enjoys four wheeling, time at deer camp, sugaring, bowling and playing video games. An ideal provider would be without children living at home, and who has a consistent routine. Support is needed in improving daily living skills including hygiene, and getting ready for work on time. He receives some hours of staffed support in the community as well as his place of employment. Contact Amy Buxton at Community Associates for further details including compensations. (802)388-4021.
3. Shared Living Provider: Seeking a supportive home for a 41 year old man with Autism. He is interested in a non-smoking home, friendly dogs OK (but not German Shepherds), cats fine, either no kids or older respectful kids, wants to be part of the family and have someone care about his well-being but also have some privacy. If you do not have high speed internet but cable or fiber optic is available, he will pay to have it installed. Can spend limited amounts of time home alone in the day. Is hoping to live in the village of Middlebury, Bristol or Vergennes. Please contact Amy Buxton at Community Associates for further details including compensations. (802)388-4021
4. Part-time Shared Living Provider sought, 2 weeks on with 2 weeks off. Physically active, college educated, healthy eaters with an intellectual interest in Autism needed to share their home with a man in his late 30’s. He enjoys climbing mountains and other physical fun, poetry and music. Ideal match is an Addison County resident with great communication skills who can provide consistent structure and routine. Contact Miranda Rickert at Community Associates for further details including compensations. 802)388-4021
Spare Bedroom? Room in your family and your heart for one more? We would love to talk to you about what it might be like to open your home to an adult with a developmental disability. The tax-free stipend and room & board payments that accompany these placements is often equivalent to full time employment. This is a lifestyle that you may really enjoy! Please contact Sara Mason at the Community Associates program of CSAC to inquire. (802) 388-4021.
(Application for Shared Living Provider is different than the agency application, please use application link below if interested in applying.)
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Click here for more information on shared living “Shared Living in Vermont: Individualized Home Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities”, State of Vermont, Division of Disability and Aging Services
https://ddsd.vermont.gov/sites/ddsd/files/documents/shared-living-individual-home-supports.pdf
Please refer to this check list for the housing safety requirements:
https://ddsd.vermont.gov/sites/ddsd/files/documents/Housing_Standards_Checklist.pdf
Click Below to download and print application. Or call (802)388-4021 to have one mailed to you.
