Make a Difference 和 Make a Living
as a Shared Living Provider
The objective of Latham Centers’ Shared Living Program is to provide a safe, 安全, 和 enriching home setting in which the individual with special needs is empowered to develop relationships within the home 和 the community. The Shared Living provider works on a contract basis with Latham Centers 和 is compensated monthly with a generous stipend for their services 和 the needs of the individual in their care.
Meet Jenn, A Shared Living Provider with Latham Centers
Making A Difference: Shared Living
Our Shared Living Program services individuals throughout Cape Cod 和 Southeastern Massachusetts
Shared Living Provider Responsibilites
- Ensure resident's safety 和 self-preservation
- Man年龄ment of financial resources.
- Coordination of health services (medical, dental, 和 mental health care)
- Assistance with weather-appropriate attire, personal hygiene, 和 other personal needs
- Training on the utilization of vocational, 社会, 休闲, 宗教, 和 other community resources
- Mentoring 和 instilling appropriate personal 和 社会 conduct, along with interpersonal relationships
- Administration of any prescribed medications
- Assist individual in his/her attainment of personal goals per Individual Service Plan (ISP)
- Documentation of ISP goals, medication treatment, 和 communication log
- Attend annual ISP meeting 和 provide progress reports on individuals ISP goals
- Complete annual trainings including:
- Human Rights (Department of Developmental 服务)
- M和ated Reporter (Disabled Persons protection Commission)
Certifications
- The Shared Living Provider must obtain 和 maintain CPR 和 FIrst Aid certification.
Latham Centers’ Shared Living Program creates opportunities for independence 和 happiness.
Each Shared Living placement is uniquely tailored to meet the needs 和 interests of the individual.
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher 和 aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. 阅读更多….
Latham Centers:
Safe Pass年龄 to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult 项目 or remain on Cape Cod to live independently 阅读更多….
给予的方式
You can Make a Difference
A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each 和 every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles 阅读更多….