Sponsor Residential Provider- Hampton Roads / Eastern Shore

Support Services of Virginia is continuously recruiting Sponsored Residential Providers who are interested in opening their homes for multi-year placements of one or two adults with intellectual disabilities. Our Sponsored Residential Providers are dedicated to supporting individuals in becoming active members of the community within a natural, home-based setting. Support Services of Virginia contracts with individuals, couples, partners, or family groups (for example, mother/daughter households). However, sponsor families are preferred to not have children younger than 12 years old living in the home. Sponsored Residential Providers must: Be 21 years of age or older Have a high school diploma or GED Be active and engaged in the community Have at least six (6) months of experience (professional or life experience) supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, preferably adults Be comfortable working in an electronic environment Have strong writing skills If these experience requirements are not yet met, opportunities may be available to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in other SSVA programs to gain the required experience. A relative of someone eligible for sponsored services may become a sponsor, although qualification guidelines are stricter compared to sponsoring non-related adults. About Sponsored Residential Services Becoming a Sponsored Residential Provider means opening a small business as a subcontractor with Support Services of Virginia. Providers are not employees of SSVA. This role requires a high level of personal responsibility, while offering opportunities for greater self-determination and the ability to share personal interests and activities with the individual supported. Providers are responsible for all aspects of a person’s support needs. Support Services of Virginia maintains a steady stream of adults seeking sponsored homes and works carefully to match individuals with homes that share similar interests and lifestyles. Payment, Certification, and Program Expectations Sponsored payments are issued biweekly Providers may spend up to three (3) months completing certification Required trainings are provided at no cost Homes must comply with licensing guidelines to become approved sites Providers must supply detailed information about their lifestyle Providers must cooperate with program and licensing guidelines Providers should celebrate diversity and accept individuals with a wide variety of personalities and needs Support Services of Virginia values diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.