Host Home Provider – Colorado Springs

Support, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Pay

Initial & ongoing training

Relias training

CPR/First Aid

QMAP

Dedicated Support Team

Client programming & events

Job summary

Support Inc. is seeking experienced Host Home Providers in Colorado Springs, CO. You will welcome individuals who can no longer live independently into your home, providing a private bedroom and hands-on daily care as part of a family environment.

The role includes assisting with personal care, medical appointments, and activities to foster social development. Training is provided, with competitive compensation based on disability level and required background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a host home provider.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must complete and pass criminal and motor vehicle background checks.
• Must complete training for Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid and maintain ongoing training requirements.
• Experience with behavioral needs is preferred; medical needs experience (CNAs, LPNs, RNs, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including assisting with hygiene care, meal preparation, dressing
• Provide employment coaching to assist in getting a job
• Provide a variety of recreational activities to enhance social development
• Include client in family life and activities
• Accompany client to supermarket, museums, parks, dances, recreation centers, etc.
• Provide transportation as needed
• Assist with medical care, including appointments and administering medications
• Provide documentation of progress notes and medical records
• Provide training on life learning skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary Range: $18,000.00 to $65,000.00/year depending on the client's disability level
Host Home Provider - Colorado Springs, CO
Support Inc. is a highly regarded service agency which serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have an excellent reputation for providing the highest level of care and support for our clients and our host home providers. For more information about our company, please visit us online at Supportinc.com

HOST HOME PROVIDER POSITION

We are seeking experienced Host Home Providers who are willing to open their home and foster an individual who can no longer live independently in their own community and don't want to live in a communal setting. Providers share their home and lives with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. As a Host Home Provider, you take the client into your home and provide them with a private bedroom and hands-on support and ongoing daily care. You can help someone who has significant medical concerns or behavioral challenges and make a difference in their life as they become part of your family. Come work for Support Inc. and get trained on how to help these individuals flourish through life.

HHP Provider Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including assisting with hygiene care, meal preparation, dressing
• Provide employment coaching to assist in getting a job
• Provide a variety of recreational activities to enhance social development
• Include client in family life and activities
• Accompany client to supermarket, museums, parks, dances, recreation centers, etc.
• Provide transportation as needed
• Assist with medical care, including appointments and administering medications
• Provide documentation of progress notes and medical records
• Provide training on life learning skills

To be successful, candidates . . .

• Should have a high school or equivalent education (Required)
• Must complete and pass criminal and motor vehicle background checks
• Must complete training for Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid and maintain ongoing training requirements
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a host home provider
• Should preferably be experienced with behavioral needs
• Should preferably be experience with medical needs, preferred (i.e. CNAs, LPNs, RNs, etc.)

Support Inc. Provides:

• Rewarding independent work
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Paid initial and ongoing training, including Relias, Safety Care, CPR/First Aid and QMAP
• Designated Support Team
• Assistance in finding Respite and home care Aid(s)
• Ongoing support and assistance
• Client programming and events
• And more!

Support Inc. is a private community services agency.
Job Type: Contract

Support, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.