Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Alternative Family Living Contractor  Category Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Services   Description Easterseals UCP is seeking people interested in becoming Alternative Family Living (AFL) Providers in Asheville, Waynesville, Hendersonville and surrounding areas. As an AFL provider, you will have an individual come to live with you who possesses intellectual developmental disabilities and/or possibly mental health challenges. Our supported individuals each have their own identities with varying levels of needs and we pride ourselves on connecting people with the “right fit”. As an AFL provider, you will offer a stable and caring home where they can live, grow and integrate into the community working toward goals of daily living skills/independence. Depending on the supported individual, he/she may attend a day program or receive other services in addition to what the AFL will be providing with residential services. This is an opportunity for an independent contractor and is not an employment position. If you would like additional information on how to become an AFL Provider in the Asheville and surrounding areas please contact Lisa Rinke at (828) 350-1111 ext. 1285 or email lisa.rinke@eastersealsucp.com       Position Requirements A qualified candidate for this contractor opportunity: Must possess a high school diploma or it’s equivalent. Be caring yet establish good boundaries. Be willing to learn and grow. Possess good communication skills (including written). Possess basic computer skills. Experience is preferred working with individuals with IDD/Mental Health but not required. Trainings will be available including CPR/First Aid, EBPI and Medication Administration. Must be able to pass a background check     Full-Time/Part-Time Independent Contractor   Shift -not applicable-   Position AFL Contractor   Division Individual and Community Supports   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location ICS Asheville   About the Organization Easterseals UCP has been part of the fabric of North Carolina and Virginia for 75 years. We started in counties all over NC and VA filling gaps and addressing the needs of children and adults with disabilities. Our legacy organizations Easterseals NC, United Cerebral Palsy NC, and Easterseals Virginia joined forces as Easterseals UCP to intentionally work side-by-side with more than 20,000 individuals and their families, providing the broad network of services and support they need to achieve better days. Today we are affiliated with both Easterseals, Inc. and United Cerebral Palsy Inc. Our mission is to create opportunities, promote individual choice, and change the lives of children and adults with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential to live, learn, work and play in their communities.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   SuperVFlg None Specified  HoursPerWk None Specified  This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category sensABLE Snacks Training Coordinator in New Bern, NC Posted on: 4/16/2021 [Apply Now] Direct Support Paraprofessional in Thomasville, NC Posted on: 4/16/2021 [Apply Now] Employment Specialist / Job Coach. in Wilmington, NC Posted on: 4/14/2021 [Apply Now] Direct Support Paraprofessional in Greenville, NC Posted on: 4/13/2021 [Apply Now] Employment Specialist - Community Employment Trainer (CET) Part-Time in New Bern, NC Posted on: 4/12/2021 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Direct Support Professional Group Home in Asheville, NC Posted on: 4/7/2021 [Apply Now] Direct Support Paraprofessional Group Home in Morganton, NC Posted on: 4/14/2021 [Apply Now] Direct Support Paraprofessional in Asheville, NC Posted on: 3/28/2021 [Apply Now] ICS Direct Support Paraprofessional in Barnardsville , NC Posted on: 3/30/2021 [Apply Now] Direct Support Paraprofessional in Black Mountain, NC Posted on: 3/28/2021 [Apply Now] Follow us See who works here:

 

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