Host Home Provider – Respite

Support, Inc; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Support, Inc. is seeking experienced Host Home Providers to foster individuals with disabilities. This role involves providing a private home environment and supporting clients with daily care and assistance. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma and experience with developmental disabilities. Ongoing training and a dedicated support team are provided.

Benefits

Paid training

Designated support team

Assistance in finding home care aids

Client programming and events

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass background checks.
• At least 1 year of experience as a host home provider is required.
• Preferably have a wheelchair accessible home.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hygiene care and meal preparation.
• Provide transportation and accompany clients for activities.
• Document progress notes and medical records.

Skills

Hygiene care

Meal preparation

Recreational activities

Client transportation

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Host Home Provider/Foster Care – Respite

Salary Range: Ranges depending on the clients’ disability level and agreed upon rate with the contracted host home provider

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 - Respite

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 homes 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.

Respite provides host home services for individuals currently being served by another host home provider.

HHP Provider Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with hygiene care, meal preparation, dressing
• Provide a variety of recreational activities to enhance social development
• Include client in family life and activities
• Accompany clients to supermarkets, 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 have a Wheelchair accessible home
• Should preferably be experienced with behavioral needs
• Should preferably be experienced with medical needs, preferred (i.e. CNAs, LPNs, RNs, etc.)

Support Inc. Provides:

• 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 much more!

Support Inc. is a private community services agency.

Job Type: Contract - Respite

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.

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Preferences

1. I prefer to work with the following are group (s)* under 21 21 to 30 30 to 50 over 50 any age

2. I prefer to work the following gender:* Male: Female Transgender: No preference:

3. I would like to provide a home for:* One person Two people No preference

4. I feel I can accommodate an individual who:* Uses a cane or walker Is non-verbal Is sight impaired Is hearing impaired Has special dietary needs Does not attend a day program Presents a runaway risk Has self-injurious behaviors Has special medical needs Uses adult Depends Requires assistance with hygiene Is loud Has seizures Has moderate behaviors Has severe behaviors Is a registered sex offender

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