Host Home Provider

Community Options, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem compensation

Monthly room and board

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is seeking a Foster Care/Host Home Provider in Lubbock, TX. This role involves providing a safe and supportive family-like setting for individuals with disabilities. Applicants need a high school diploma and experience as a Direct Support Professional. Compensation includes a per-diem rate and tax-exempt monthly room and board from the individual supported.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional is required.
• Must successfully complete training through Community Options.
• Must complete trainings through Community Options.
• Must be open to supervisory visits in your home.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and comfortable home.
• Ensure emotional and physical needs are met.
• Establish a supportive relationship with the individual.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. Open your home to someone with a disability!

Here is an opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life – become a Foster Care/Host Home Provider! This independently contracted position will provide a 24/7 family-like setting for an individual.

We are looking for someone in the Lubbock, TX area!

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and comfortable home, while ensuring the basic physical and emotional needs required for our individuals to live a high-quality life. You must have the ability to establish a comfortable, supportive, and genuine relationship with the individual you house and support.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Previous experience working as a Direct Support Professional is required
• Will need to successfully complete trainings through Community Options
• Must be open to supervisory visits in your home

Compensation

Our Host Home Providers are contracted and reimbursed at a per-diem rate PLUS they receive monthly room and board from the individual they support – this income is tax exempt.

How to Apply

Please visit our website to complete an online application. Careers.comop.org

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