Now recruiting · Shared Living Providers
Shared Living Providers welcome an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability into everyday family and community life. Alora trains you, pays you, and backs you up every step of the way.
Chosen, not placed
Every match starts with the individual.
Type
Contracted, not shift-based
Where
Your home or theirs, in Missouri
Supported by
Alora Professional Manager
Household
Up to 3 people supported per home
Two ways to be a provider
Shared Living happens in a provider’s home or in the individual’s own home. Both are funded through Missouri’s DD Comprehensive Waiver and overseen by Alora.
The individual moves into your home and becomes part of your household.
You move into the individual’s own home or apartment and support them there.
What you'll do
You’ll be part of the person’s PCSP team and support the goals in their plan.
A safe, welcoming home
Support daily living, meals, personal care, and household routines.
Community connection
Include the person in family life, community activities, and friendships, and help them stay close to the people who matter.
Health and medications
Follow health supports in the PCSP and give medications using Alora’s medication system, if needed.
Communication and reporting
Document supports and report changes, emergencies, and reportable events right away.
What Alora provides
You’re paid monthly for the support you provide.
All Missouri-required training, completed before anyone moves in.
Our team handles billing and administrative work.
Relief support so you can rest and take care of yourself.
A Professional Manager visits at least monthly and is there when you need help.
Alora sets up medication tracking for your home and trains you to use it.
Requirements
Home study or companion evaluation
Home visits, interviews, and at least three character references.
Background screening
Family Care Safety Registry checks for you and every household member 18 or older.
Training before the move
Abuse and neglect prevention, CPR and First Aid, medication administration if needed, person-centered planning, and the individual’s PCSP.
A safe, inspected home
Smoke and CO detectors, locked medication storage, insurance, and a reliable, insured vehicle for Host Homes.
Parents, legal guardians, and spouses of the individual cannot serve as their Shared Living Provider.
How it works
A good match takes time. We don’t rush it, for your sake and for the person you’ll support.
1
Tell us about yourself, your household, and which model interests you.
2
A conversation with our team about what Shared Living involves.
3
Home visits, interviews, references, and background screening.
4
Required training and a home safety inspection before any move.
5
Meet possible matches. The individual and their team choose the fit.
Questions
Shared Living Providers work under a contracted service relationship with Alora, not a traditional shift-based job. Our team will explain how the arrangement and payment work during your first conversation.
Not necessarily. What matters is that your home passes Alora’s home study and safety inspection. Talk with our team about your situation. Companions live in the individual’s own home.
It depends on the person’s support needs and their PCSP. We’ll talk through your schedule and what the match requires before moving forward.
Often, yes. Matching looks at lifestyle, children, pets, smoking, and accessibility so the home is a good fit for everyone.
The individual, their guardian if they have one, and their planning team choose the match, and they can change it if it isn’t working.
Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and your home. Our team will reach out to explain next steps and answer your questions.
Questions about a role
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