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:
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
Support Services of Virginia values diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.