• Caregiver: Life Sharing Provider

    Abound Health Group, LLC (Mercer, PA)


    Become a Life Sharing Host Family – Make a Lasting Impact

     

    Position Type: Contract

     

    Organization: Abound Health

     

    Are you ready to open your heart and home to make a difference in someone’s life?

     

    Abound Health is actively seeking compassionate, stable, and dedicated families across Pennsylvania to join our Life Sharing Program as Host Families.

     

    Life Sharing is a rewarding opportunity where you welcome an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability into your home and family life. As a host, you provide not just a place to live—but a sense of belonging, growth, and genuine connection.

     

    What is Life Sharing?

     

    Life Sharing is a person-centered residential model that supports individuals in becoming fully integrated members of a family and the broader community. Unlike traditional caregiving, Life Sharing promotes long-term relationships, independence, and meaningful everyday experiences within a natural home environment.

     

    Why Become a Life Sharing Family

     

    + Transform Lives: Make a meaningful impact on someone's quality of life.

    + Build Deep Connections: Form lifelong bonds and provide stability and companionship.

    + Work from Home: Provide support while continuing your own family routines and traditions.

    + Receive Support and Compensation: Host families are paid a daily stipend and receive ongoing support and training from our team.

     

    Host Family Requirements

    To become a Life Sharing provider, families must:

    + Be Pennsylvania residents (open to all counties)

    + Be at least 21 years old

    + Pass required background checks (FBI, child abuse, criminal)

    + Complete home inspections and meet home safety standards

    + Provide personal and professional references

    + Participate in interviews and an assessment process to ensure a good match

    + Be willing to include the person in daily routines, meals, activities, and family life

     

    Required Training (Provided at No Cost)

    All host families must complete:

    + ODP-approved Life Sharing Orientation

    + Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

    + Medication Administration (if applicable)

    + Individual Rights and Person-Centered Planning

    + Ongoing annual training (e.g., trauma-informed care, dignity and respect)

     

    Additional Details

     

    + Contract Position: Host families are independent contractors, not employees of Abound Health.

    + Supports Available: Abound Health provides 24/7 emergency support, respite coordination, clinical consultation, and case management.

    + Flexible Matching: We work with you to find a good match based on your lifestyle, preferences, and home setting.

    How to Apply

    If you’re interested in becoming a Life Sharing provider, please complete our inquiry form at [Job Postings | Abound Health], or email [email protected] to speak with a Life Sharing Coordinator.

     

    Abound Health proudly supports inclusive, diverse families of all backgrounds and compositions.

     

    Join Abound in building relationships that change lives—one home at a time.