Host Home Provider/Caregiver/Accessible Homes

DDRC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

DDRC is seeking compassionate individuals, couples, and families to become Host Home Providers for adults with IDD in Colorado. You would welcome someone into your home, supporting independence, daily living, and community involvement, creating a meaningful partnership.

We are urgently seeking wheelchair-accessible homes in Jefferson County. Compensation ranges from $1,800 to $7,250+ per month based on assessed needs.

Qualifications

• Age 21+.
• Own or rent a home meeting HUD, CDPHE, and DDRC standards.
• Provide a private bedroom.
• Pass background checks.
• Complete required training.
• Maintain contractually required insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable, welcoming home.
• Offer a private bedroom and shared living space.
• Support daily living activities based on individual needs.
• Encourage independence, choice, and self-determination.
• Assist with personal care, routines, medication support, meals, household tasks, community engagement, skill-building, and transportation.

Job description

Host Home Providers Needed - Open Your Heart. Open Your Home.

A home is more than four walls - it's safety, connection, and belonging. Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) is seeking compassionate individuals, couples, and families to become Host Home Providers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Urgent Need: Accessible Homes in Jefferson County

We are actively seeking providers with wheelchair‑accessible homes so individuals with mobility needs can live, participate, and thrive with dignity. Accessible homes typically include:

• Step‑free entrances
• Accessible bathrooms
• Wide hallways and doorways
• Main‑floor bedroom options

If your home meets these features, we strongly encourage you to apply.

What It Means to Be a Host Home Provider

You welcome an adult with IDD into your home and daily life, supporting their independence, confidence, and community involvement. This is a meaningful partnership that enriches both lives.

Compensation

$1,800–$7,250+ per month, based on the individual's assessed support needs.

Why This Role Matters

As a Host Home Provider, you can:

• Support personal goals and independence
• Share everyday experiences and community activities
• Build a long‑term, meaningful relationship
• Work from home while making a difference
• Create an inclusive environment where someone can thrive

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable, welcoming home
• Offer a private bedroom and shared living space
• Support daily living activities based on individual needs
• Encourage independence, choice, and self‑determination
• Assist with personal care, routines, medication support, meals, household tasks, community engagement, skill‑building, and transportation

All supports follow person‑centered practices and HCBS Final Settings Rule requirements.

Requirements

• Age 21+
• Own or rent a home meeting HUD, CDPHE, and DDRC standards
• Provide a private bedroom
• Pass background checks
• Complete required training
• Maintain contractually required insurance

What DDRC Provides

• Initial and ongoing training
• Dedicated case management
• Regular monitoring and support
• Access to respite resources
• A knowledgeable team committed to your success

Contractor Status

Host Home Providers are Independent Contractors who contract directly with DDRC. The contract outlines responsibilities, standards, and payment. Providers must maintain required insurance and training.

About DDRC

Since 1964, DDRC has supported individuals with IDD and their families through residential, employment, early intervention, and community‑based services. Our mission is to create opportunities for people with IDD to live fulfilling, inclusive lives.