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Idealists and Humanitarians of DFW
Looking for patient, kind adults or families willing to foster special needs individuals in your home. This is a passive income job, in many ways. You are responsible for providing a room, meals, transportation and medication as needed, and general support.
Individuals needing housing and support are adults between 18-80 with special needs diagnoses (Autism, Down Syndrome, chromosomal differences, etc.) Rightness of fit is our biggest consideration. Individual needs will vary.
Benefits:
+Make a huge difference for individuals seeking more independence and their families
+6-8 hours of down time on weekdays (client's must attend enrichment program out of home dayhab, vocational program, etc.)
+Respite and weekends off
+Support from individual's guardians/family
+Behavior Therapy training and support
+Consistent pay rate of $2,400/month plus room and board (covers the individual's portion of rent/ food/ utilities)
Must pass background check, must have clean legal record. CPR, Abuse, neglect, exploitation training offered.