Rumi is transforming the way individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, thrive, and connect with their communities. We’re looking for dedicated caregivers who are passionate about making a positive impact.

Become a Supportive Roommate • Meet My Rumi

As a Rumi Supportive Roommate, you'll provide personalized support that empowers people to live more independently — whether that means helping with daily routines, skill building, offering companionship, or supporting community engagement.

Rumi is seeking compassionate independent contractors to provide live-in support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

As a Rumi caregiver, you’ll play a key role in supporting independent living by helping with:

• Household management
• Adaptive daily living skills
• Health, safety, and wellness routines
• Community engagement and participation

What We Offer:

• Flexible, build-your-own schedule
• Meaningful, relationship-based work Opportunities in your local area
• Training, guidance, and support A chance to truly make a difference
• Some may qualify for tax-free income

Whether you're an experienced professional or new to the field, if you bring compassion and reliability, we’ll provide the tools you need to succeed.

Join a mission-driven team that’s rethinking disability services get started on our matching website today! Become a Supportive Roommate • Meet My Rumi

1. 18 years of age
2. Valid driver's license
3. Must pass the MN Department of Health background check

How will I interact on the website or app to find a caregiver roommate? Will I have any assistance with asking questions?
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We have a team of Rumi connectors to support you with interacting with potential caregiver roommates on our Rumi platform. They can help you start conversations and ask the right questions to find the perfect supportive roommate for you.  

I am having trouble completing a profile. Can someone help me?
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‍Yes, contact us by calling us at 651-695-5805.

What criteria will I be able to search for in a potential Rumi?
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You will be able to search the desired living location, age, gender, pets, and what they are looking for in a roommate or roommates.

Does Rumi provide housing?

Rumi does not provide housing.

We encourage all our members to do their own due diligence and look for appropriate housing that works for them and their roommate.

If there are special requirements for housing that are needed, Rumi can assist with ideas, but Rumi will not take part in any of the leasing or rental agreements.

Is Rumi designed for people to move into the caregiver's living space, the space of the individual with disabilities, or would a new space be needed/desired?

‍Yes, yes, and yes. All 3 scenarios.

1) The person with a disability waiver has an extra room for rent and is looking for a caregiver to move in.

2) The potential caregiver has an extra room for rent and is looking for someone with a disability to move in.

3) Look to find a new location that will work best for both parties. If needed, the Rumi team can assist with finding new housing options that accommodate the needs and wants of both parties.

How long should two interested parties communicate before deciding to become Rumis?
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We suggest talking several times and meeting multiple times in public.

Choosing a roommate is a big event for all parties involved, so there will most likely be several face-to-face meetings at coffee shops, restaurants, and other public places to ensure comfort and compatibility.

The Rumi team will provide direction that will help guide both parties through the process of getting to know each other.

I currently have a living space that is perfect, and I do not want to move, and I have an extra bedroom. Can I stay here and have the roommate move in and help with rent?
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Yes!

Is there a waiting list for a roommate?
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There is no waiting list, you can begin searching on the Rumi platform as soon as you're approved!

What happens if the Rumi/Supportive Roommate does not work out as planned?

Although we do everything to avoid a contract/lease termination, the individual with a disability will stay in the home and the Rumi team will provide fill-in staff while we search for new long-term Rumi.

How do you protect against inappropriate internet bots on the Rumi website?
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We require full legal name and phone numbers, so that we can call to verify. We also run background checks through the state criminal court system as well as “National Sex Offender” system.

Further, we offer guidance on how to engage with connections to ensure safety. There is zero tolerance for behavior that breaks our rules; those that do engage in inappropriate behavior will be flagged and banned from our system.

What supports will be available?
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The Rumi team will take a case-by-case look at each situation to make sure we have the proper supports in place before signing a lease.

Where did the name Rumi come from?
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Rumi is a play on “roomie,” as in “roommate”—and it’s pronounced just like “roomie.” Rumi is also a 13th century poet and scholar who famously said: “What you seek is seeking you.”

We feel the same way about finding a perfect match with the Rumi platform.

Does Rumi provide housing or do lease agreements?
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No, we are not involved in housing. Clients must secure their own housing, can move in with their supportive roommates or have new supportive roommates move into their homes.

Will I be able to find a roommate with similar interests as me?
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Yes, absolutely. We have a team of connectors to assist you with having those kinds of conversations on our Rumi platform.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.