Minimum Qualifications for Applicants

To qualify, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be honest, dependable, caring, and patient with good judgment.
• Be a good communicator with organizational skills.
• Have a house or apartment, rented or owned with a private bedroom and a private or semi-private bathroom for the person. The home must also include shared living areas such as a kitchen, living room, dining room, and yard.
• Provide a written proposal detailing your home’s physical description, neighborhood amenities, recreational facilities, transportation options, and other community resources.
• Clear a background check, including criminal history, driving record, and reference checks.  All adults living in the home must also pass these checks.
• Be eligible to work in the developmental disability system, with no disqualifying allegations.
• Complete required training including State “Qualified Medication Administration Personnel” (QMAP), First Aid, CPR, Legal Rights, Mistreatment Reporting, and other DDRC mandated training.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills to interact with DDRC employees, Case Managers, parents/guardians and other professionals.
• Maintain full insurance coverage on your vehicle and adequate home/renter’s insurance.
• Be available to sign a renewable one-year contract with DDRC.
• Own and be able to use a computer with internet service and have all necessary documentation equipment and supplies.

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