Provider Opportunities

Venture is seeking supportive, compassionate caregivers who are willing to share their homes and lives with an adult with developmental disabilities. Extensive training, respite care, and a tax free annual stipend are provided to caregivers. Following are the current needs for providers:

Worcester / South Valley Area Opening #1

  • Must live in either Worcester area or South Valley area which is Sturbridge, Webster, or Southbridge
  • Experience with mental health issues preferred
  • Provider must be patient
  • To support a 60 year old male who does not require assistance with ADL’s
  • Must be able to deal well with repetitive questioning, phone calls and other signs of anxiety
  • Preferred provider would be active in the community and assist individual in creating relationships
  • Preferred placement will have either no children or adult/teenage children
  • An interest in sports a plus

South Valley Area Opening #2

  • Must live in Sturbridge, Charlton, Southbridge area
  • Must understand ASL
  • Interested in shopping, going to the salon and other varied community outings
  • Experience with supporting individuals with communication difficulties
  • To support a middle-aged woman who requires minimal support with ADLs  

Fitchburg Area Opening #1

  • Must live in Fitchburg area
  • Must have a wheelchair accessible home
  • Active and committed to offering varied social/community based experiences such as concerts, sporting events and casino
  • Experience with ADL’s
  • To support a 35 year old vibrant young female who requires support with ADLs.
  • Interested in a companion who is very social and friendly

Fitchburg Area Opening #2

  • Must live in Fitchburg area
  • Must have a wheelchair accessible home
  • Interested in local sporting events like baseball and football
  • Experience with ADL’s
  • To support a 50 year old male who requires support with ADLs and assistance with communication
  • Individual has a preference for a dog in the home
Please refer to our Shared Living info page for complete eligibility and guidelines.

Contact Vanessa Adams for more info