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Full-time
bachelor degree
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Paid holidays
Posted 10h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Shared Living Homefinder evaluates provider eligibility and matches individuals with intellectual disabilities and brain injuries to safe, stable host homes. They also conduct monthly home visits to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and provide support during crisis situations.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and possess an active Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle is required for travel.
Full job description
Shared Living Homefinder
Department: Shared Living Program
Primary Location: West Springfield, MA (On-site office with site visits throughout Hampden County)
At the Center for Human Development (CHD), Care Finds a Way. We are a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic team dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Shared Living Homefinder to support our growing Shared Living program (currently serving 10 individuals). Based out of our West Springfield office with travel across Hampden County, you will determine provider eligibility, match individuals with intellectual disabilities and brain injuries with safe, stable host homes, and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
The Opportunity: Connect, Protect, and Empower:
As a Shared Living Homefinder, you serve as the bridge between individuals, Shared Living Providers, and multidisciplinary care teams. You will ensure host homes maintain a supportive, person-centered atmosphere while adhering to all state regulations and safety safeguards.
Key Responsibilities:
Eligibility & Placement: Evaluate and determine initial eligibility for potential Shared Living Providers; place individuals with intellectual disabilities and brain injuries in safe, nurturing home environments.
Monthly Visits & Compliance: Complete ongoing monthly home visits throughout Hampden County to ensure provider homes continuously meet Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regulations and environmental safeguards.
Collaborative Care: Work closely with Shared Living Providers, individuals' medical care teams, and outside vendors to coordinate holistic support and services.
Crisis Response: Respond effectively to crisis situations and participate in a weekend on-call rotation to support participants and providers as needed.
Requirements:
Language Preference: Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are ideally preferred.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience serving individuals with intellectual disabilities is required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent human services experience).
Certifications: Active Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification required.
Logistics: Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for local travel and site visits throughout Hampden County.
Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Success Factors:
Proactive Problem-Solver: Remains calm and decisive when responding to crises or complex care dynamics.
Detail-Oriented & Compliant: Thorough approach to completing monthly home evaluations and adhering to state guidelines.
Strong Collaborator: Ability to build positive, professional relationships with providers, medical professionals, and community partners.
Care Finds a Way:
At CHD, celebrating differences is a daily practice. We offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Connect with our team today! If you are ready to help match individuals with supportive homes where care always finds a way, apply today to join our team!
The Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.
With over 70 programs and services, CHD is Western Massachusetts’ largest and most successful social service organization, delivering a broad array of critical services with proven effectiveness, integrity and compassion. CHD has been helping people build strong, productive relationships since 1972. Each year, our community based social service and behavioral health programs reach over 18,000 people in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We currently employ more than 1,400 professionals across all of our locations. Working in local communities, and partnering with local agencies, we provide focused, personalized services that promote real and lasting change.
CHD is driven by a focus on excellence and a spirit of innovation. As a non-profit organization, our only motivation is helping people create successful lives. All of our relationships are rooted in respect – for our clients, for the communities we are honored to serve, for our colleagues, and for all the lives we touch.
Offices: 332 Birnie Avenue, Springfield, MA 01107, US
human servicesmental health treatmentyouth mentoringfamily stabilizationsubstance abusefoster careearly interventionelder careaddiction treatmentintellectual disabilities
The Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.
With over 70 programs and services, CHD is Western Massachusetts’ largest and most successful social service organization, delivering a broad array of critical services with proven effectiveness, integrity and compassion. CHD has been helping people build strong, productive relationships since 1972. Each year, our community based social service and behavioral health programs reach over 18,000 people in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We currently employ more than 1,400 professionals across all of our locations. Working in local communities, and partnering with local agencies, we provide focused, personalized services that promote real and lasting change.
CHD is driven by a focus on excellence and a spirit of innovation. As a non-profit organization, our only motivation is helping people create successful lives. All of our relationships are rooted in respect – for our clients, for the communities we are honored to serve, for our colleagues, and for all the lives we touch.
Offices: 332 Birnie Avenue, Springfield, MA 01107, US
human servicesmental health treatmentyouth mentoringfamily stabilizationsubstance abusefoster careearly interventionelder careaddiction treatmentintellectual disabilities