Host Home Provider – Boulder County - $500 Bonus

Support, Inc. • Longmont, CO

119d • $18,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Support Inc. is a highly regarded service agency which serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have an excellent reputation for providing the highest level of care and support for our clients and our host home providers. We are seeking experienced Host Home Providers who are willing to open their home and foster an individual who can no longer live independently in their own community and don’t want to live in a communal setting. Providers share their home and lives with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. As a Host Home Provider, you take the client into your home and provide them with a private bedroom and hands-on support and ongoing daily care. You can help someone who has significant medical concerns or behavioral challenges and make a difference in their life as they become part of your family. Come work for Support Inc. and get trained on how to help these individuals flourish through life.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent education (Required)
• Must complete and pass criminal and motor vehicle background checks
• Must complete training for Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid and maintain ongoing training requirements
• At least 1 year of experience as a host home provider
• Must have a wheelchair accessible home

Nice To Haves

• Experience with behavioral needs
• Experience with medical needs, preferred (i.e. CNAs, LPNs, RNs, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including assisting with hygiene care, meal preparation, dressing
• Provide employment coaching to assist in getting a job
• Provide a variety of recreational activities to enhance social development
• Include client in family life and activities
• Accompany client to supermarket, museums, parks, dances, recreation centers, etc.
• Provide transportation as needed
• Assist with medical care, including appointments and administering medications
• Provide documentation of progress notes and medical records
• Provide training on life learning skills

Benefits

• Rewarding independent work
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Paid initial and ongoing training, including Relias, Safety Care, CPR/First Aid and QMAP
• Designated Support Team
• Assistance in finding Respite and home care Aid(s)
• Ongoing support and assistance
• Client programming and events

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees