We Help You Find the Support You Need
Through our accessible, interactive website, individuals and families can find respite, in-home and community support workers from a searchable database. The directory allows families and job applicants to match their interests and locations based on carefully designed criteria to ensure successful matches. The website also includes a job board, where individuals and families may post an ad detailing their specific job needs and receive email responses from interested applicants. The job board is free of charge to Rewarding Work subscribers.
RewardingWork.org is an online tool for anyone who wishes to direct their own support - and we are here to help. Click here to learn more about hiring and screening job candidates.
How it Works
1) Create an Account
Get started by signing up for an account with your email and a password. Employers use our site to post jobs and also to search our database for possible employees.
2) Select Subscription
Employers subscribe as an Individual or an Agency. Visit our Subscription fees page for more information, and select the time period that works for you. (Before subscribing, please make sure we operate in your state by checking out our state partners below.)
3) Post Jobs or Search
Once you have a subscription you can add your job posts to our Job Board. You can also search our database for qualified caregivers in your area.
4) Interview
After you find one or more people who meet your specific needs, you can contact, interview and screen potential workers. Read our Interview Tips
5) Hire
When you find someone who meets your needs and who wants to work for you, you hire that person.
Congratulations!
Read our After you Hire tips for more information on a successful relationship with a caregiver.
State Information for Employers
Connecticut
If you receive services from the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and are considering hiring and managing your own support, you are eligible for a free subscription to use Rewarding Work. Anyone else may use Rewarding Work for their hiring needs by choosing one of our affordable subscriptions.
Kansas
If you are a member of KanCare and are hiring and managing your own support, you are eligible for a free subscription to use Rewarding Work. Visit our Kansas Employer page for more information. Anyone else may use Rewarding Work for their hiring needs by choosing one of our affordable subscriptions.
Massachusetts
If you receive services from the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and are considering hiring and managing your own support, you are eligible for a free subscription. Anyone else may use Rewarding Work for their hiring needs by choosing one of our affordable subscriptions.