Host Home Provider - Sterling
About The Position
Support Inc. is seeking experienced Host Home Providers in Sterling, Colorado, who are willing to open their home to an individual with intellectual or developmental disabilities who can no longer live independently and does not want to live in a communal setting. Providers welcome the client into their home, provide a private bedroom, and offer hands-on support and ongoing daily care. Clients may have significant medical concerns or behavioral challenges. Support Inc. provides training to help providers support clients in flourishing through life. The role involves supporting the client’s personal care, daily living skills, employment, recreation, health care, transportation, and social development. Providers include the client in family life and activities and document progress and medical information. This is a contract position with compensation of $18,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on the client’s disability level.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Complete and pass criminal and motor vehicle background checks.
- Complete training in Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid, and maintain ongoing training requirements.
- At least one year of experience as a host home provider.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with behavioral needs.
- Experience with medical needs; examples include CNA, LPN, or RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including assistance with hygiene, meal preparation, and dressing.
- Provide employment coaching to help the client get a job.
- Offer recreational activities that enhance social development.
- Include the client in family life and activities.
- Accompany the client to places such as supermarkets, museums, parks, dances, and recreation centers.
- Provide transportation as needed.
- Assist with medical care, including appointments and administering medications.
- Document progress notes and medical records.
- Train the client in life-learning skills.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly pay.
- Paid initial and ongoing training, including Relias, Safety Care, CPR/First Aid, and QMAP.
- Designated support team.
- Assistance finding respite and home care aides.
- Ongoing support and assistance.
- Client programming and events.
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Education Level
High school or GED
