Family Model Provider Caregiver

Are you a caring, compassionate, dependable, and understanding person? Do you love to help and support people who want to live independently to be healthy, safe, valued, and participating members of their communities? If you looking for part time or full-time enjoyment, semi-retired, or seeking a career change in a more rewarding position, we want YOU to join our team at Progressive Directions to have a rewarding career in supporting individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities! Help us bring independence closer to home to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities!

Progressive Directions, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization established over forty years ago in Clarksville, TN. Since then, PDI has been guided by its mission to support persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by providing innovative programs and delivering transformative services to the community. PDI continues reinforcing core beliefs by helping individuals attain personal success through gaining pride, dignity, and independence.

More about our company visit: https://progressivedirections.org/

Progressive Directions, Inc. is seeking compassionate and dedicated Family Model Providers to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this unique caregiving role, you’ll provide a safe, stable, and supportive living environment while helping each person build skills, increase independence, and live a full and meaningful life.

What You’ll Do:

* Support an people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
* Assist with daily living needs such as meals, personal care, transportation, and community activities
* Encourage skill development, independence, and inclusion
* Maintain a safe and respectful home environment
* Follow all agency and state guidelines for care and documentation

What We’re Looking For:

* Compassion, patience, and commitment to helping others
* Ability to pass background checks, drug test and meet training requirements
* Help create a stable home environment for the person supported
* Willingness to partner with PDI’s team for ongoing support and compliance

Why Join PDI as a Family Model Provider Caregiver?

* Make a lasting difference in someone’s life
* Receive ongoing training, resources, and 24/7 agency support
* Earn a competitive daily rate and reimbursement for approved expenses
* Be part of a mission-driven organization that values inclusion, respect, and community served.

NOTICE: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Valid Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama driver’s license (military exceptions available).

Ability to read and follow directions.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Satisfactory criminal background check and clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Ability to attend and pass all required training courses.

Reliable transportation required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.