Host Home Provider
About The Position
Continuum of Colorado is seeking compassionate and committed Host Home Providers in the Aurora and Denver Metro area to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a safe, caring, and supportive home environment. As a contracted provider, you’ll open your home and your heart to help someone thrive in a community-based setting. For this opportunity, we are especially interested in providers who are comfortable supporting individuals with higher behavioral and/or medical needs. The ideal provider is patient, dependable, calm under pressure, and confident in providing consistent support while maintaining a person-centered approach.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a criminal background check
- Complete all state-required trainings and certifications
- Maintain liability insurance as outlined in contract
- Comply with all state and federal regulations for residential services
Nice To Haves
- Experience in caregiving and/or Host Home settings supporting individuals with I/DD
- Demonstrated skill in behavioral de-escalation, with an emphasis on consistency and structure
- Experience with safe physical intervention techniques for high-acuity behavioral situations
- Ability to maintain a stable, long-term placement
- Offer wheelchair-accessible homes
- Capacity to support individuals requiring intensive behavioral or medical care
Responsibilities
- Offer individualized support to a person with a developmental disability living in your home.
- Assisting with daily living tasks such as personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Providing behavioral support and responding calmly and consistently to challenging behaviors.
- Supporting individuals with higher medical or health-related needs and following established care and safety plans.
- Recognizing and communicating changes in an individual's health, behavior, or overall well-being.
- Encouraging community involvement, recreation, independence, and life skills development.
- Providing transportation to appointments, activities, and community outings.
- Documenting supports and participating in monitoring, training, and team meetings.
- Working collaboratively with family members, case managers, and other members of the individual's support team.
- Creating a stable, respectful, and person-centered home environment focused on safety, independence, and quality of life.
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