Host Home Provider - Northwest Iowa Region

Lutheran Services in Iowa•Ames, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

LSI is looking for Host Home Providers in the Northwest Iowa region to host an adult with disabilities in their home. Disabilities supported may include intellectual, physical, mental health, and brain injuries. An ideal Host Home Provider should be independent, highly skilled, resourceful, and able to work independently, with excellent communication skills. The care provided should be person-centered, focusing on the individual's goals and specific support needs. The Host Home Provider will provide guidance, support, and care for the individual living in their home, working with them on goals such as shopping, budgeting, coping skills, cooking, personal hygiene, and community integration. The provider will act as an advocate/mentor to help the individual live their best life possible. This is a contracted position where the provider serves as an independent contractor. LSI will assist with matching providers and mentees, and offer support, guidance, and resources for training. Training requirements and a home safety check are necessary before a match can be made and a mentee placed. The average Independent Provider pay is $70,000 annually. LSI is seeking providers across the state and is currently looking for Independent Providers in the Northwest Region, which encompasses 33 counties in northwest Iowa. LSI is continuing to grow and expand its Host Home program.

Requirements

Must be 21 or older
Must reside in Iowa
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must have a current/valid driver's license
Must meet minimum insurance requirements
Must have access to a computer/internet to complete documentation requirements
Must successfully complete all steps of the extensive screening, interview, and matching process before an individual can begin receiving support in your home
Must have flexibility and creativity
Requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, commercial general liability insurance, a decent driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry, criminal history check, reference checks and a home safety check.
Background checks are also required of all the people who reside in the home who are over the age of 18.

Nice To Haves

Independent
Highly skilled
Resourceful
Able to work independently
Excellent communication skills
Passion for making a difference in the world

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, support, and care for the individual living in your home.
Work with the mentee on goals which could include things like, shopping, budgeting coping skills, cooking meals, personal hygiene, and assisting them in ways to integrate into their community.
Act as an advocate/mentor helping them to live their best life possible.
Establish a meaningful relationship with the person you are hosting as you invite them to become part of your family.