Description

Sample Supports is actively seeking an energetic and professional host home provider in the Boulder County area for an individual living with developmental disabilities in a home-based setting. Host Home Providers offer an in-home placement to adults with disabilities to live in their communities with the support they need to stay as independent as possible.

This position will serve the individual with her behavioral and daily support needs. The individual needs support in general activities of daily living, social and emotional regulation, and engagement in medical and behavioral health appointments. The ideal candidate will support the individual with her three cats and provide a living environment with a consistent day-to-day routine and structure. 

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 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 integrate fully into the community and your home.

Sample Supports will provide:

• 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
• Supplemental programming for the individual if needed
• Trained respite providers and proactive respite scheduling support

Provider duties and 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
• We have skilled providers from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds - we are ultimately looking for people who are:
  • Passionate about actively working to improve the lives of persons with disabilities
  • Open to providing behavioral support as needed in an effective, calm, and caring manner
  • Desire to work closely within a community network of family members, individuals in services, and agencies
  • Willing to create a flexible, adaptive, and supportive environment to offer a home to an individual in need

Requirements for the contract:

• 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 be competent and willing to perform Non-Violent Crisis Intervention physical managements as trained
• Job responsibilities include reporting any suspected maltreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an at risk individual. (M/A/N/E) Each position is considered a mandatory reporter.
• The individuals prefer that there are no dogs in the home

Compensation:

Compensation varies depending on the level of support the individual needs. Once the transition to host home provider is complete, it will be compensated at $134.34/day ($49,034.10/year), and and supplemental room and board payments may also be provided at up to $720/month.