Host Home Provider for Adults with I/DD

Spectrumnow; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Company Overview: Spectrum is a full-service agency that provides care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving services through the Home and Community Based (HCBS) Medicaid waivers. Our Northern Location Serves all of Northern Colorado, from Boulder to the Wyoming border. Our Fort Collins Office also supports Eastern and Western Colorado. If you are out of this range, our Denver and Pueblo offices can provider support as well.

Position Type: Host Home Provider

Host Home Overview: In a Host Home, the client lives as part of the family of the Host Home Provider and receives assistance from that provider and from Spectrum on a routine basis. Host Home Providers are responsible for 24/7 care of their clients and the assistance in daily activities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Welcome this individual into your home and provide a consistent and warm environment for them to thrive and maintain the highest level of independence possible
• Assist individuals to learn independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, etc.
• Some individuals might have higher support needs based on their level of independence. Duties might include full hands-on assistance with bathing, mobility, toileting, eating, etc.
• Transportation to and from all appointments, medical and otherwise (alternative options could be available when individuals need additional support with wheelchairs)
• Complete daily and monthly goals and medication tracking
• Provide at least 3 nutritious meals a day
• Assist with maintaining individual's finances, tracking purchases, balancing monthly expenses, producing receipts and ledgers for monthly audit

Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age
• Able to pass a criminal and Adult Protective Services background check
• Complete vehicle inspection and present current auto insurance with Drivers License
• Must present either home or renter's insurance
• Able to obtain General Liability Insurance once client is placed in the home
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certifications
• Maintain QMap (Medication Administration) Certification

Additional Information:

• Host Home Providers receive a negotiated daily rate for care of the individual(s) in their home, as well as additional room and board payments. These rates are based on the individual's level of care required.
• Host Home Providers are required to have at least two (2) respite providers to be screened and trained on the individual information for those in their care
• All adults (not individuals receiving services) who reside in the home, whether or not they are providing services, must also pass a criminal background check.