Family Model Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

As a Family Model Provider for NIA Association, you will welcome an adult with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities (I / DD) into your home, providing long-term, family-style residential support. This role is focused on promoting health, safety, autonomy, and meaningful community integration in a nurturing, person-centered living environment.

Requirements :

Residential Living Supports

• Offer a stable, inclusive home setting that promotes dignity, safety, and comfort.
• Engage the person in household routines and shared living experiences.
• Cultivate a sense of belonging through inclusive family practices, such as shared meals, holidays, and recreational activities.
• Provide emotional support, encouragement, and companionship.

Individualized Daily Support

Compliance & Documentation

Community Engagement

Required Training

All providers must complete NIA-required training, including :

Qualifications

Performance & Partnership Expectations

NIA Association values performance-based partnerships. Providers are expected to :

Continued partnership is contingent upon meeting or exceeding these expectations.

Emergency Protocols

Pre-Contract Requirements

Prior to placement, providers must :

Supervision and Support

You will report directly to your assigned NIA Program Coordinator, who will support your success through oversight, coaching, and compliance monitoring.