Host Home Provider Fluent in ASL

More Maitri; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Host Home Provider to offer residential support to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role requires fluency in American Sign Language and a passion for improving lives. Responsibilities include managing medical services, providing transportation, and assisting with daily activities. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are reliable, compassionate, and motivated, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a difference in the lives of those you support.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a GED or diploma.
• Current Colorado Driver's License and Insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Medical and Mental Health Services for clients.
• Provide transportation and assist with daily living activities.
• Ensure overall health and safety of the person served.

Skills

Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

Experience as a Host Home Provider

Working with the developmentally disabled population

Dependable and reliable transportation

Excellent social skills

Support for individuals with challenging behavior

Detail-oriented and task-oriented

Motivated person

Appropriate living environment

Knowledge of developmental disabilities

Behavioral interventions skills

Collaborative work within an interdisciplinary team

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

More Maitri, Inc. is a non-profit human service agency dedicated to providing supports and services to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

More Maitri, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Host Home provider who is fluent in American Sign Language. A Host Home Provider is an individual (or individuals) who provide residential support in their home to persons receiving comprehensive services as an independent contractor. Contractors receive competitive stipends to provide care to individual(s) in the provider’s home.

SKILLS:

1. Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
2. Preferably experience as a Host Home Provider
3. Experience and knowledge working with the developmentally disabled population preferred
4. Must have dependable and reliable transportation with the ability to safely transport
5. Excellent social skills to interact with families and individuals with developmental disabilities
6. Willing to provide support to individuals with challenging behavior
7. Detail-oriented and task-oriented
8. Must be a dependable and motivated person
9. Must have appropriate living environment with at least one available bedroom
10. Passion for actively working to improve the lives of persons with disabilities
11. Knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities, mental health, and trauma
12. Skilled in providing behavioral interventions in an effective, calm, and caring manner
13. Able to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Overall management of Medical and Mental Health Services
2. Assist with medications management and support
3. Provide transportation to and from appointments and other activities
4. Completion of daily documentation and submission of documentation monthly to More Maitri, Inc.
5. Assist with daily living and personal care support
6. Assist in providing meaningful activities in the community
7. Provide meals and assist with meal preparation
8. Support and assistance in monetary management
9. Provide daily services and supports
10. Ensure overall health and safety of the person served to include environmental compliance

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be at least 21 years old
2. Must have a GED or diploma
3. Current Colorado Driver’s License and Insurance
4. Complete State mandated background checks
5. Ability to lift 50-75 pounds
6. Must be able to obtain Host Home Liability Insurance
7. Must have Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance
8. Must be able to pass a HUD inspection and Environmental Inspection
9. Yearly Tuberculosis Testing
10. Must possess or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid, CPI and QMAP training
11. Be able to complete annual training requirements provided by More Maitri Inc.