Host Home Provider

Community Options, Inc.; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. seeks dedicated individuals to become host home providers for those with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This rewarding role involves offering support and services within your own home, fostering individual growth, and receiving competitive compensation for your care.

Benefits

Comprehensive training (First Aid/CPR, Medication certification)

24-hour support from Community Options, Inc.

Transportation allowance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass all background & motor vehicle checks.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must provide a separate bedroom and meet HUD standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and personal care for individuals with IDD.
• Engage individuals in community-centric activities.
• Assist with life skills such as cooking and money management.

Skills

Supervision

Personal Care

Community involvement

Coping skills

Job description

WHAT IS A HOST HOME?

A Family or individual who opens their homes and hearts to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) by providing them with services and support while owning their own home-based business. Becoming a host home provider and bringing an IDD individual to your family will likely be one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have.

WHAT SERVICES DOES A HOST HOME PROVIDE?

Services will depend on needs and level of support of the individual, but these are some of services a host home may provide:

• Supervision
• Personal Care
• Community involvement through engaging activities
• Learning how to cook
• Managing money
• Coping skills
• Transportation to and from day programs & medical appointments

WHAT ARE THE RATES?

$1,500 - $5,000/month depending on the needs and level of support of the individual (Host homes are independent contractors).

• Levels of care range from 1- low needs to 6 - high needs.
• Host home families can serve one to 3 people in their homes.
• Host home providers also receive a transportation allowance.
• Payments continue when clients are not in service (hospital stays, visits to family, etc.)

WHO WILL HELP SUPPORT HOST HOME PROVIDERS?

• The host home manager will walk alongside you during transition and will be there when you have questions.
• Community Options, Inc. provides 24 hour on-call for all host homes.
• We will serve as an advocate for the person(s) you serve and work with you to meet their needs.

WHAT ABOUT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES?

Community Options, Inc. provides:

• Comprehensive training such as First Aid/CPR & Medication certification, etc.
• Monitoring for compliance & various reporting
• Medicaid billing based on monthly invoices
• Pharmacy liaison and certain nursing services

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A HOST HOME PROVIDER?

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass all background & motor vehicle checks.
• Must have reliable transportation
• have a separate bedroom in their home and can pass HUD standards

If you are interested in learning more about becoming an host home provider, please submit a resume or contact Marilyn at 970-856-7600