Host Home Provider
About The Position
Ascendigo Autism Services is seeking compassionate individuals or families to serve as Host Home Providers for adults with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Providers open their homes to offer a safe, stable, and inclusive living environment while fostering independence, connection, and a meaningful life in the community. The role involves creating a home where the individual is known, valued, and supported. Providers are expected to supply a private bedroom and appropriate shared living space, create an environment that promotes belonging, independence, and personal choice, and meet required safety and home-readiness standards, including inspection and approval. Preference is given to homes in Carbondale, Colorado; homes in surrounding Roaring Fork Valley communities may also be considered. This is an independent-contractor (1099) role with a monthly stipend based on level of care and individual needs. Ascendigo provides onboarding and training, ongoing program oversight and partnership, 24/7 on-call support, and access to clinical, behavioral, and program expertise.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
- Ability to pass required background checks and screenings.
- Strong communication, organization, and relational skills.
- Commitment to Ascendigo’s mission and to a holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life.
- Belief in the dignity and potential of clients.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with autism or developmental disabilities; training is provided.
- A host home in Carbondale, Colorado, or a surrounding Roaring Fork Valley community.
Responsibilities
- Provide a welcoming, stable home environment with consistent structure and support.
- Assist with daily living activities, including meals, routines, hygiene, and household tasks, as needed.
- Foster independence, confidence, and life-skills development.
- Support behavioral, health, and wellness goals in alignment with the Individual Support Plan.
- Encourage and facilitate community engagement, relationships, and meaningful activities.
- Support access to employment, recreation, and social opportunities.
- Provide or coordinate transportation as needed.
- Partner with the interdisciplinary team to implement person-centered supports.
- Participate in Individual Support Plan meetings and ongoing communication.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation to support quality care and compliance.
- Uphold individual rights, including privacy, dignity, choice, and autonomy.
- Follow required incident-reporting and communication protocols.
- Provide a private bedroom and appropriate shared living space.
- Create a home environment that promotes belonging, independence, and personal choice.
- Meet required safety and home-readiness standards, including inspection and approval.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend based on level of care and individual needs.
- Access to training, tools, and ongoing support.
- Comprehensive onboarding and training.
- Ongoing program oversight and partnership.
- 24/7 on-call support.
- Access to clinical, behavioral, and program expertise.
- Support from a mission-driven team.
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Education Level
High school or GED
