Host Home Provider or Family Caregiver-Boulder

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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.

Sample Supports carefully matches individuals and providers based on compatibility, lifestyle, experience, home environment, location, and caregiving approach. We support individuals with a wide range of needs and welcome both experienced caregivers and people who are new to disability services.

Required Application Steps

To be considered, applicants must complete both:

• Culture Index Survey
• Host Home Provider Questionnaire

The Culture Index is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us understand how you work and identify placements where both you and the individual receiving services can thrive.

About the Opportunity

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, and 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. Learn more about Host Homes at Sample Supports.

Provider Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable, respectful, and welcoming home environment
• Deliver services according to the individual's person-centered service plan, behavior plan, protocols, and authorized HCBS services
• Support the individual's dignity, privacy, rights, choice, independence, and community involvement
• Assist with activities of daily living based on individual needs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility, and other personal care
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, household routines, and maintaining a clean living environment
• Support participation in community activities, relationships, employment, day services, appointments, and personal interests
• Provide safe transportation to appointments, activities, work, programs, and other authorized destinations
• Administer or support medications as authorized and trained
• Implement person-centered behavioral strategies and approved behavior support plans
• Respond appropriately to behavioral, medical, or environmental emergencies
• Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation for all services provided
• Maintain required records and participate in monitoring, home visits, meetings, and quality-assurance reviews
• Communicate regularly with Sample Supports, the individual's team, and involved family members or guardians
• Report changes in health, safety, behavior, or support needs promptly
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or other reportable incidents as required
• Coordinate planned respite and communicate provider absences in advance
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow confidentiality requirements
• Complete and maintain all required training, certifications, background checks, and provider qualifications
• Follow applicable federal and Colorado HCBS requirements, agency policies, and the independent contractor agreement

Support Provided by Sample Supports

• 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…