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