Would you consider opening your home to a person with a disability?
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1. Shared Living Provider: Seeking a supportive home for a 41 year old man with Asperger’s Syndrome. 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. Generous tax free annual stipend of $30,000, monthly R&B payment of $814, and annual respite budget of $9,000. Please contact Jennifer Murdoch at Community Associates/Counseling Service of Addison County. (802)388-4021
2. 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. Tax free compensation of $21,730 per year, a generous respite package and shared room and board of $407 per month. Call Sharon Mallory at Community Associates (802)388-4021 to express an interest or ask questions.
3. Shared Living Provider A woman in her mid-60’s with a mild developmental disability is looking for a quiet and relaxing home. A mother-in-law apartment or place where she can have some privacy of her own would be ideal, but not required. She needs support in ensuring safety, medication oversight, and getting to doctor’s appointments. Experience with Alzheimer’s desirable. She loves animals and has an indoor cat. Enjoys listening to country music, going to church, playing card games, shopping, getting nails done, and eating out at her favorite restaurants. She is a smoker and has a colorful sense of humor. Generous tax-free annual stipend of $ $27,705 room and board payment of $9775.80 and a respite budget. Call Tessa at Community Associate. (802)388-4021. Ext 229
4. Shared living provider for a tech savvy man with Asperger’s Syndrome. This active man in his 30s has interests in NPR, classical music, Scrabble, board games, reading, and jigsaw puzzles. Ideal provider will be able to provide a consistent routine and support a gluten-free diet. He receives some hours of staffed support in the community during the week. Generous annual tax-free stipend of $35,700, room & board of $9,770 and respite budgets. Contact Jennifer Murdoch at Community Associates at (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 Molly Brown 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.
