Host Home Provider or Family Caregiver-Northern Colorado

Sample Supports•Fort Collins, CO

4d•$1,200 - $5,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sample Supports is seeking caring and dependable independent contractors to provide individualized residential support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving Colorado HCBS waiver services. This role can be structured as a Host Home Provider, where the individual receiving services lives in the provider's home and receives individualized support as part of the household, or as a Family Caregiver, where a qualified family member provides approved services to an individual who lives in the family home. Sample Supports carefully matches individuals and providers based on compatibility, lifestyle, experience, home environment, location, and caregiving approach. They support individuals with a wide range of needs and welcome both experienced caregivers and those new to disability services. Host Home Providers and Family Caregivers provide consistent, person-centered support in a home and community setting, based on the individual’s person-centered service plan, assessed needs, preferences, rights, and goals. Support needs may include personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, transportation, household routines, community participation, relationship building, behavioral support, and developing greater independence. This is an independent contractor opportunity, not an employee position. Providers manage their own schedules and household routines while meeting all contractual, regulatory, documentation, training, and service requirements. Sample Supports provides training, oversight, consultation, and 24-hour on-call assistance.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to pass required criminal background and Child and Adult Protection Services checks
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have dependable transportation and meet motor vehicle record requirements
Must be able to transport the individual safely when transportation is part of the service plan
Must provide an appropriate and approved home environment
Must provide the individual with a private bedroom unless another arrangement is specifically authorized
Must allow required home inspections, monitoring visits, and quality-assurance reviews
Must be able to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time
Must complete and maintain required training and certifications
Must be willing and able to perform Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when required by the individual’s needs and provider training
Must be able to meet the individualized physical demands of the placement, which may include lifting or assisting with transfers
Must maintain reliable communication and respond appropriately to urgent situations
Must be willing to collaborate with the individual, family or guardian, case management agency, and Sample Supports team
All adult household members must complete required screening and training when applicable

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and trauma-informed care is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, stable, respectful, and welcoming home environment
Deliver services according to the individual’s person-centered service plan, behavior plan, protocols, and authorized HCBS services
Support the individual’s dignity, privacy, rights, choice, independence, and community involvement
Assist with activities of daily living based on individual needs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility, and other personal care
Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, household routines, and maintaining a clean living environment
Support participation in community activities, relationships, employment, day services, appointments, and personal interests
Provide safe transportation to appointments, activities, work, programs, and other authorized destinations
Administer or support medications as authorized and trained
Implement person-centered behavioral strategies and approved behavior support plans
Respond appropriately to behavioral, medical, or environmental emergencies
Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation for all services provided
Maintain required records and participate in monitoring, home visits, meetings, and quality-assurance reviews
Communicate regularly with Sample Supports, the individual’s team, and involved family members or guardians
Report changes in health, safety, behavior, or support needs promptly
Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or other reportable incidents as required
Coordinate planned respite and communicate provider absences in advance
Maintain professional boundaries and follow confidentiality requirements
Complete and maintain all required training, certifications, background checks, and provider qualifications
Follow applicable federal and Colorado HCBS requirements, agency policies, and the independent contractor agreement

Benefits

Orientation and ongoing training related to intellectual and developmental disabilities
Person-centered and trauma-informed support practices
Individual-specific training before and throughout the placement
CPR, First Aid, QMAP, and required safety training
Positive behavior support and adaptive behavior planning
Crisis prevention, intervention, and emergency-response planning
In-home and community-based consultation from experienced clinical and residential team members
24-hour on-call support
Proactive respite planning support
Access to eligible provider recognition and support opportunities, including the Dream Project
Compensation varies based on the individual’s authorized services, assessed level of support, placement arrangement, and applicable waiver reimbursement.
Provider payments generally range from $1,200 to $5,000 per month.
Eligible placements may also include room-and-board payments.
Certain qualified difficulty-of-care payments may be excluded from federal taxable income under applicable tax rules.