Share Email Opening Title Alternative Family Living Provider - Contractor  Category Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Services   Description Easterseals UCP has contractor opportunities for Alternative Family Living (AFL) Providers in Wilmington, NC. As an AFL provider you will provide a stable and accepting environment which will allow a person with a disability to have a family environment/home in which they will have the necessary care, supervision, housing, treatment and training which may not be presently available in their current location. AFL's accept these individuals into their home and provide them with appropriate care and a safe, healthy environment, including food, shelter, clothing, personal items, training, recreation, church attendance, transportation, family contact, services and/or supports identified in the care plan, and other services. The qualified candidate for this opportunity must be willing to be a Contractor on a 1099 basis providing 24/7 support to the individual placed in their home. If you would like additional information on how to become an AFL Provider in the Wilmington, NC please contact Kristen Leta at 910.465.4977 or  kristen.leta@eastersealsucp.com.   Position Requirements Requirements: A qualified candidate for this contractor opportunity: Must possess a high school diploma or its 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. Must be available 24 hours a day for residential support as needed Must have an identified Backup Suppporter, who can provide Emergency Support in their absence Trainings will be available including CPR/First Aid, EBPI and Medication Administration. Must be able to successfully complete a Background check.   Full-Time/Part-Time Independent Contractor   Shift Various Shifts   Position Alternative Family Living Provider - Contractor   Division Individual and Community Supports   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location ICS Wilmington   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 not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://EasterSealsUCP.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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