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Independent contractor SLPs are speech-language pathologists who work on a contract basis rather than as traditional employees. They provide speech therapy services to clients, schools, or healthcare facilities under a contractual agreement, often setting their own schedules and managing their own caseloads. This arrangement offers flexibility and autonomy but also requires independent contractors to handle their own taxes, insurance, and business expenses.

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Independent Contractor Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) often have the flexibility to set their own schedules and select the clients or facilities they work with. This autonomy allows them to balance multiple contracts, but it also requires strong organizational skills to manage documentation, session planning, and communication across different settings. Contractors should be prepared to coordinate with school staff, healthcare teams, or families, depending on the work environment. Staying proactive with scheduling and clear communication is essential to maintaining a sustainable caseload and meeting client goals.
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Shared Living Provider (SLP) - Independent Contractor

Apace

Lincoln, NE

Contractor

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Description

Shared Living Providers (SLP) are independent contractors who provide residential supports in the SLPs own home for individuals with developmental disabilities. If you are looking for a career where you can be a part of achieving positive outcomes for others, then our Shared Living Provider program may be for you.


The primary responsibility of an SLP is to maintain a safe and healthy home environment for the individual supported. SLPs have basic home support and related responsibilities, which include providing/supporting nutritional meals; providing transportation to appointments, to and from day services and recreational activities; providing/supporting access to community activities, cultural and religious services, if appropriate, and providing up to 24-hour supervision and supports as outlined in the individuals Individual Support Plan (ISP). The daily home routine should be based on the Individuals choice but structured as determined by the Individual and ISP team which is helpful to the Individual supported in learning to function independently in a home and community setting. The SLP is responsible for teaching and supporting the Individual's life choices, hopes and dreams, and daily documentation of that teaching.


Individuals with a developmental disability are matched with trained Share Living Providers who share the same interests and hobbies as the person seeking supports. The size of the home, all who live in the home (family size/kids/animals), and the location of the home are all influences on if the individual and their family are interested in meeting with a potential candidate.


Complete the application to start the Family Study process to be considered.

Requirements

  • Transportation, Valid Driver license, car insurance, and current registration
  • Ability to pass a State/Federal and APS/CPS background check (all members in the home)
  • Experience supporting an individual with developmental disabilities
  • Computer/laptop, printer, scanner, and internet for daily documentation
  • Completion of all required trainings
  • Must have detailed verbal / written communication and computer skills
  • Must understand and comply with all agency and state policy and procedures
  • Must attend and participate in all meetings
  • Must maintain a clean and orderly home
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds, kneel, twist, reach, crawl, run, etc.
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Individual, family and community social assistance

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Lincoln, NE, US

Year founded

1972

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