Lutheran Services - Dubuque, IA

posted 1 day ago

- Entry Level
Dubuque, IA
Social Assistance

About the position

LSI is looking for Independent Providers for LSI's Host Home program in the Eastern Iowa region. You can change the world and have a huge impact by hosting an adult with disabilities in your home. The Independent Providers will provide guidance, support, and care for the individual living in your home. Provider will be working with the mentee on goals which could include things like, shopping, budgeting coping skills, cooking meals, personal hygiene, and assisting them in ways to integrate into their community. Provider will be an advocate/mentor helping them to live their best life possible. This partnership allows you to establish a meaningful relationship with the person you are hosting as you invite them to become part of your family. This is a contracted position. LSI will help match mentors and mentees, offer support, guidance and resources for trainings. There are training requirements and a home safety check before a match can be made and a mentee placed. Our average Independent Provider pay is $70,000 annually.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance, support, and care for the individual living in your home.
  • Work with the mentee on personal goals such as shopping, budgeting, coping skills, cooking meals, and personal hygiene.
  • Assist the mentee in integrating into their community.
  • Act as an advocate and mentor to help the mentee live their best life possible.
  • Establish a meaningful relationship with the person you are hosting.

Requirements

  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Must reside in Iowa.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have a current/valid driver's license.
  • Must meet minimum insurance requirements.
  • Must have access to a computer/internet to complete documentation requirements.
  • Must have a private bedroom available for the person you will be sharing your home with.
  • Must be able to pass the screening process, including background checks and a home safety check.
  • Must have flexibility and creativity.
  • Must have a passion for making a difference in the world.

Benefits

  • Average pay of $70,000 annually.
  • Support and guidance from LSI in matching mentors and mentees.
  • Resources for training and development.
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