Apply Now Current Employees Become a Foster Parent About Services Foster Care & Adoption Rhode Island Contact Us Donate Job Application Inquiries Rhode Island Shared Living Arrangement Looking for a change that makes a difference in not only your life, but the life of someone else? Perhaps you are willing to be a potential Shared Living Provider for Community Residences INC (CRI) of Rhode Island. A shared home provider is a trusted guide, an advocate, and a caregiver. As a CRI home provider, you would be opening your home to an individual with intellectual/ developmental disabilities in need. You would be providing more than just housing; you would be making a difference in their life by helping with medical, behavioral, and other daily living needs of the individual. Being a home provider is a 24 hour responsibility that includes but not limited to: personal care, meals, shelter, clothing, transportation, community involvement (work, day program), financial management, crisis management (as needed) and regular communication with the support team. Every provider has a team of individuals including a supporting coordinator, director support and nursing support to aid in the care of the individual provided for. Providers are compensated for providing a shared living arrangement. This compensation is based on a tier classification reflecting the needs of the individual that is supported and ranges between $17,520 and $32,893 per year. How do you become a provider? To become a Shared Living Provider, an individual must meet the requirements of the RI BHDDH eligibility policy for residential services as well as CRI qualifications. *Guardians of an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability are not eligible to be caretakers in the shared living program but non-legally responsible, qualified family’s members of the supported individual may be eligible. A shared living provider can have a significant, positive impact on the quality of life of people with disabilities, while maintaining their lifestyles of working and enjoying their own time. Are you interested in becoming a provider? Maybe you already know someone you would like to share your life and home with through the shared living arrangement program. Please contact CRI and we will support you in the process of making a difference in someone’s life. For questions and applications contact HMiller@criinc.org What is a Shared Living Arrangement (SLA)? A Shared living arrangement is an alternative to residential settings for adults with disabilities, who want to live in the community but are unable to live alone due to requiring help with daily living activities. The shared living provider can often expect to help with (food prep and eating, personal hygiene, medical appointments etc…). It is a much more personalized and less restrictive environment for the person in need. Who is Eligible as a provider? A shared living provider is open to anyone in Rhode Island over the age of 18 that rents or owns a home/apartment with an extra room who is looking to provide care and compassion for individuals less fortunate. What are the Qualifications? The provider must pass a criminal background check, have current CPR (we offer help with training), rent or own a home in RI with a spare bedroom, be willing to commit to supporting the person’s created support plan, be able to accurately document medication administration and follow behavioral guidelines (if any are in place). Are the providers Compensated? Providers are compensated based on a tier system reflecting the needs of the individual cared for, compensation ranges from $17,520 to $32,893 per year per individual served (paid monthly). A stipend is also available for respite care so the provider can take a break. How are people matched? Matching is an important aspect of SLA. When a person is referred to CRI we receive a packet of information on the individual and then go meet with them and any case workers or family members involved. The next step is when CRI review the needs of the individual with the potential providers in the area, once we have decided on a match there is a meeting between the individual and the provider where everyone can get to know each other and see if they want to proceed with the arrangement. Am I supported? CRI offers 24 hour a day phone support as well as monthly visits from a licensed nurse. Weekly visits from a CRI social worker will also be provided for the first few weeks of the transition going down to monthly or as needed. CRI offers help with CPR, med training, first aid and paperwork needs as well. Can I still work? In many cases shared living providers are able to continue to work and have free time of their own to enjoy. What if it does not work? Despite everyone’s best efforts the SLA may not work for one or both people. No one is ever forced or coerced to stay together if it does not feel right. CRI will work closely with any participant who requests a move. 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