[Hiring] Host Home Provider or Family Caregiver @Sample Supports

Role Description

Sample Supports’ is seeking caring and dependable independent contractors to provide individualized residential support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving Colorado HCBS waiver services.

• Contract opportunities may include:
• Host Home Provider: The individual receiving services lives in the provider’s home and receives individualized support as part of the household.
• Family Caregiver: A qualified family member provides approved services to an individual who lives in the family home.

Host Home Providers and Family Caregivers provide consistent, person-centered support in a home and community setting. Services are based on the individual’s person-centered service plan, assessed needs, preferences, rights, and goals.

• Support needs may include:
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Meal preparation
• Transportation
• Household routines
• Community participation
• Relationship building
• Behavioral support
• Developing greater independence

This is an independent contractor opportunity, not an employee position. Providers manage their own schedules and household routines while meeting all contractual, regulatory, documentation, training, and service requirements. Sample Supports provides training, oversight, consultation, and 24-hour on-call assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass required criminal background and Child and Adult Protection Services checks
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have dependable transportation and meet motor vehicle record requirements
• Must be able to transport the individual safely when transportation is part of the service plan
• Must provide an appropriate and approved home environment
• Must provide the individual with a private bedroom unless another arrangement is specifically authorized
• Must allow required home inspections, monitoring visits, and quality-assurance reviews
• Must be able to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time
• Must complete and maintain required training and certifications
• Must be willing and able to perform Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when required by the individual’s needs and provider training
• Must be able to meet the individualized physical demands of the placement, which may include lifting or assisting with transfers
• Must maintain reliable communication and respond appropriately to urgent situations
• Must be willing to collaborate with the individual, family or guardian, case management agency, and Sample Supports team
• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and trauma-informed care is preferred but not required
• All adult household members must complete required screening and training when applicable

Requirements

• Complete both the Culture Index Survey and Host Home Provider Questionnaire
• Complete and maintain all required training, certifications, background checks, and provider qualifications
• Final approval is based on successful completion of all screening, training, home-safety, documentation, and matching requirements

Benefits

• Orientation and ongoing training related to intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Person-centered and trauma-informed support practices
• Individual-specific training before and throughout the placement
• CPR, First Aid, QMAP, and required safety training
• Positive behavior support and adaptive behavior planning
• Crisis prevention, intervention, and emergency-response planning
• In-home and community-based consultation from experienced clinical and residential team members
• 24-hour on-call support
• Proactive respite planning support
• Access to eligible provider recognition and support opportunities, including the Dream Project

Compensation

• Compensation varies based on the individual’s authorized services, assessed level of support, placement arrangement, and applicable waiver reimbursement.
• Provider payments generally range from $1,200 to $5,000 per month. Eligible placements may also include room-and-board payments.
• Certain qualified difficulty-of-care payments may be excluded from federal taxable income under applicable tax rules.
• Compensation is associated with an active placement and is not guaranteed before a provider and individual are successfully matched.