Short-term Lifesharing Provider for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Short-term Lifesharing services are provided for Adults wtih intellectual disabilites in the following Pennsylvania counties:

Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill

By becoming a Short-term Lifesharing Provider, you will be welcoming an adult with an intellectual disability into your home on a temporary basis. Your compassionate support and care will ensure an enjoyable short-term experience while setting their primary caregiver’s mind at ease.

There are different kinds of short-term Lifesharing for our providers to consider:

• Planned: planned two weeks in advance, giving care recipients an opportunity to meet with the provider family before they would stay with you.
• Emergency: generally used when care recipients or their loved ones are experiencing a crisis or emergency.
• Transitional: provides transitional living accommodations and support when a care recipient is experiencing a major life change.

One of our onboarding coordinators will assist you through the process of becoming a Short-term Lifesharing Provider for adults wtih intellectual disabilites. To expedite your application, we have made efficiencies in our processes as the need for ptovider families and individuals is great!

To find out more or to sign up for a Lifesharing Info Session, visit our website at:

Lifeshaing Info Session

Requirements

• Have a home (with one or two private bedrooms available) that is insured (renter's or homeowner's) and passes safety standards established by the state of Pennsylvania.
• Reside in one of our service areas (see list of counties above).
• Provide Criminal Record Checks, Child Abuse Clearances, and FBI Clearances for everyone age 18 and over living in the home. Local Police and Child Protective checks will also be conducted.
• PA Driver’s license and vehicle are required.

Benefits

We believe strongly in the matching process, and you get to choose who comes to stay with you!

Generous stipends available as follows:

• Planned/Emergency stipends are available from $100-$175/day (taxable).
• Transitional Living stipends are available from $75-$95/day (non-taxed).

Sign-on and referral bonuses available!

Access services is known for being a supportive organization and we provide training, assistance, and twenty-four-hour on-call support.

By submitting the attached application, you are simply letting us know you are interested in more information. A full application to become a Lifesharing Provider for adults wtih intellectual disabilites would be completed when you are ready!