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Shared Living Provider (SLP)

Lincoln and Southeast Nebraska | Indepedent Contractor

Why This Role is Different

At ABLED, Shared Living Providers offer something unique: a stable, supportive home where an adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities can truly belong. Rather than working in shifts, you welcome a participant into your home and daily life, creating a consistent environment that supports their independence, dignity, and personal growth.

You’ll be a mentor, teacher, caregiver, and advocate — while also becoming a roommate and genuine friend, sharing the rhythms of daily life in a way that fosters belonging for both of you.

What This Offers You:

  • Meaningful Relationship-Based Support: You’ll share daily life with someone who benefits from consistency and belonging, not shift-based care.

  • Autonomy as an Independent Contractor: You manage your own home environment and daily routines under DHHS and ABLED guidelines.

  • Holistic Impact: Support includes daily living skills, community integration, health routines, and personal growth — not just one type of task.

  • Ongoing Support From ABLED: We provide training, quality oversight, home visits, documentation assistance, and crisis support when needed.

  • Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of a purpose-driven organization where compassion, dignity, and relationship-building guide everything we do.

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Loves creating a supportive home environment

  • Is patient, calm, and relationship-focused

  • Enjoys helping others learn life skills and participate in their community

  • Values consistency, structure, and follow‑through

  • Is dependable and takes documentation seriously (required for compliance)

Essential Responsibilities

Daily Living Support

  • Personal grooming, hygiene, and household tasks (laundry, meals, bed-making, cleaning)

  • Skill development around ADLs, social skills, health routines, leisure, and community participation

  • Transportation to appointments, activities, and community events

  • Encouraging independence and supporting decision‑making

  • Supporting health maintenance activities where appropriate under DHHS rules

Documentation & Compliance

  • Complete all required service documentation in accordance with ABLED policies, DHHS regulations, and timelines (including daily notes, GERs, program data, and required logs).

  • Maintain accurate records on participant services, finances (when applicable), health information, and progress toward ISP goals.

  • Complete documentation for any ABLED‑approved backup staff and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

Health, Safety & Protective Oversight

  • Provide supervision consistent with assessed needs during the day and maintain overnight presence with immediate availability for emergencies.

  • Follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures as outlined in ABLED policies and DHHS regulations.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and stable home environment that supports the participant’s well‑being.

Team Collaboration

  • Participate in monthly home visits, ISP meetings, and ongoing quality oversight from ABLED staff.

  • Maintain open, timely communication regarding concerns, changes in needs, or incidents.

  • Allow ABLED, DHHS, and ISP team access to the home as required for monitoring and support.

Required Qualifications

Eligibility & Background

  • Must pass all DHHS‑required background checks for provider and household members 13+ (APS, CPS, Sex Offender Registry, State & Federal checks).

  • No one in the home may have disqualifying criminal history as defined by DHHS and ABLED policy.

  • Must have lawful presence in the United States and meet work authorization requirements.

Home Environment

  • Must provide a clean, safe, stable home that meets state and ABLED safety requirements.

  • Home must be drug‑free and comply with all safety codes and regulations.

  • Must notify ABLED of changes in household members, address, sleeping arrangements, or conditions affecting care.

Insurance & Transportation

  • Must maintain required auto liability insurance and have reliable transportation for appointments and community activities.

  • Must maintain homeowner/renter liability insurance meeting ABLED requirements.

Skills & Personal Qualities

  • Able to provide daily living support, teach independent‑living skills, and support habilitation goals within the home.

  • Demonstrates patience, empathy, consistency, and strong interpersonal skills.

  • Able to follow safety procedures, respond to emergencies, and provide overnight presence as required.

Documentation & Professional Conduct

  • Completes all required documentation accurately and on time; late documentation may impact compensation.

  • Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and ABLED privacy standards.

Collaboration & Oversight

  • Participates in monthly home visits, ISP meetings, and ABLED quality oversight.

  • Communicates promptly with ABLED regarding changes, incidents, or concerns affecting care.

Backup Staffing

  • Identifies participant‑chosen backup staff who meet all qualifications and receive ABLED approval before providing services.

  • Follows DHHS limits on backup staffing (maximum 360 hours per year).

Compensation and Benefits

  • Compensation is based on the Nebraska DHHS Shared Living Daily Rate, aligned with the participant’s assessed support needs.

  • Administrative support including billing, documentation verification, background checks, and monthly home visits.

  • Training, guidance, and ongoing support from ABLED’s operations and compliance teams

About ABLED's Mission

ABLED's mission is to glorify Jesus Christ by cultivating an environment where individuals of all abilities flourish in freedom and belonging. We are guided by Faith-Driven service rooted in compassion and dignity, Freedom-Centered support that prioritizes choice and self-direction, and a Family-Oriented approach that treats every individual with the care we would want for our own loved ones. ABLED welcomes people of all faiths, or no faith at all. We approach care holistically, recognizing that true flourishing includes physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.

To Get Started

If you understand that habilitation means building skills and supporting personal growth, and you want a role where your creativity makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume to cheryl@abledinc.com.

If you prefer, you may also complete an SLP application. All candidates complete an application and required background authorizations prior to beginning services.

Equal Opportunity Employment

ABLED is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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