Adult or Child Developmental Home Provider

Community Options, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking Developmental Home Providers to open their homes to individuals with developmental or physical disabilities, offering a 24/7 family-like setting and tax-exempt income.

Contracted providers will follow licensing requirements and complete required trainings, with ongoing supervisory visits from the licensing specialist. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community in Tempe, AZ.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old and must pass a background check.
• Adequate transportation.
• Minimum 1 year of caregiver experience.
• Complete 22 hours of Community Options training; CDH providers need 15 extra hours.
• Annual physical and State Life Safety Inspection.
• Open to supervisory visits and licensing process requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide a 24/7 family-like home setting for the individual.
• Teach daily living skills to promote independence.
• Follow best practices and use available technology for training.
• Submit documents and participate in the licensing process.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Transportation

Background check

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Do you want to be a positive inspiration in someone’s life?Become a Developmental Home Provider!

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. Community Options, Inc. licenses Adult Development Home Providers (ADH) and Child Development Home Providers (CDH). This is your chance to help make a difference by opening your home to an individual with developmental and/or physical disabilities. This independently contracted position will provide a 24/7 family-like setting for an individual.

The Developmental Home Provider will ensure that best practices and technology are used to teach the individuals how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age, pass a background check, and obtain a Level One Fingerprint card
• Adequate transportation
• At least 1 year of previous work experience as a caregiver
• Willing to complete 22 hours of training through Community Options (CDH Providers are required to complete an additional 15 hours of Foster Parent College training)
• Provide 3-character references
• Provide paystubs for at least 1 month
• Complete an annual physical
• Pass the State of Arizona Life Safety Inspection
• Complete the interview process with a licensing specialist
• Submit all required documents for the licensing process
• Must be open to supervisory visits in your home, including unannounced visits

Development Home Providers are contracted and reimbursed at a daily habilitation rate, PLUS they receive monthly room and board from the individual they support – this income is tax-exempt.

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V