Host Home Provider in Boulder County

Sample Supports•Longmont, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Sample Supports is actively seeking an energetic and professional Host Home Provider in Boulder County and surrounding areas. Host Home Providers offer an in-home placement to adults with disabilities of varying needs, allowing each person to live in their own communities with the support they need to stay as independent as possible. This position will serve individuals with behavioral needs, mental health needs, medical needs, and daily support needs. The individuals may need support in general activities of daily living, social and emotional regulation, plus encouragement to participate in needed appointments and services. To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey and Host Home Provider Questionnaire. This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive. Host Home Providers are contractors of Sample Supports and receive competitive payments for the difficulty of care required for the person. Sample Supports provides comprehensive general training as well as specific training tailored to the individual in care. Our residential team is on-call 24/7 and is there to support you if any needs come up during the placement. You become a part of our integrated care team, and we aim to create placements that fully integrate into both your home and the greater community.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old
Must have a GED or diploma
Must have dependable and reliable transportation with the ability to safely transport
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to pass background check
Must have appropriate living environment with at least one available bedroom
Must be competent and willing to perform Non-Violent Crisis Intervention physical managements as trained

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities, mental health, and trauma
Non smoking and healthy lifestyle
No young children and minimal number of pets, if any
Maintain open communication with individuals guardians
Fiscally responsible
CNA, LPN, or RN

Responsibilities

Provide personal assistance, social and emotional support, and other personal care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home and community environment
Support with activities of daily living including shopping and meal preparation, personal care/hygiene routines, and general in-home support tasks as needed
Community activities based on the needs of the individual – can create a unique activity plan together for their respite stay
Transportation services as needed – may include transportation to/from scheduled activities and appointments
Complete documentation for services provided
Medication administration and support as needed
Reporting any suspected maltreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an at-risk individual (M/A/N/E). Each position is considered a mandatory reporter

Benefits

General training on caregiving and the needs of individuals with disabilities
Trauma-informed and social emotional care responses
First-aid, CPR, and general safety trainings for all members of the household
Person-centered training based on the person in care
Integrated and adaptive behavior support plans
Crisis intervention and emergency response planning
24/7 on-call support
Support team of expert clinicians to provide in-home and community-based training as needed
Up to 30 hours/week of supplemental programming for the individual if needed
Trained respite providers and proactive respite scheduling support
Competitive payments for the difficulty of care required
Supplemental room and board payments may also be provided at up to $797/month