Host Home Provider in Boulder County
Sample Supports·Longmont, Colorado
Sample Supports·Longmont, Colorado
Provide in-home placement and daily living support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and facilitating community integration and social activities.
Sample Supports is actively seeking an energetic and professional Host Home Provider in Boulder County and surrounding areas. Host Home Providers offer an in-home placement to adults with disabilities of varying needs, allowing each person to live in their own communities with the support they need to stay as independent as possible.
This position will serves individuals with behavioral needs, mental health needs, medical needs, and daily support needs. The individuals may need support in general activities of daily living, social and emotional regulation, plus encouragement to participate in needed appointments and services.
To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey (link here). This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.
Host Home Providers are contractors of Sample Supports and receive competitive payments for the difficulty of care required for the person.
Sample Supports provides comprehensive general training as well as specific training tailored to the individual in care. Our residential team is on-call 24/7 and is there to support you if any needs come up during the placement. You become a part of our integrated care team, and we aim to create placements that fully integrate into both your home and the greater community.
General training on caregiving and the needs of individuals with disabilities Trauma-informed and social emotional care responses First-aid, CPR, and general safety trainings for all members of the household Person-centered training based on the person in care Integrated and adaptive behavior support plans Crisis intervention and emergency response planning 24/7 on-call support Support team of expert clinicians to provide in-home and community-based training as needed Up to 30 hours/week of supplemental programming for the individual if needed Trained respite providers and proactive respite scheduling support
Provide personal assistance, social and emotional support, and other personal care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home and community environment Support with activities of daily living including shopping and meal preparation, personal care/hygiene routines, and general in-home support tasks as needed Community activities based on the needs of the individual – can create a unique activity plan together for their respite stay Transportation services as needed – may include transportation to/from scheduled activities and appointments Complete documentation for services provided Medication administration and support as needed
We have skilled providers from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds – we are ultimately looking for people who are: Passionate about actively working to improve the lives of persons with disabilities Open to providing behavioral support as needed in an effective, calm, and caring manner Desire to work closely within a community network of family members, individuals in services, and agencies Willing to create a flexible, adaptive, and supportive environment to offer a home to an individual in need
for the contract: Must be at least 21 years old Must have a GED or diploma Must have dependable and reliable transportation with the ability to safely transport Must have a valid driver's license Must be able to pass background check Must have appropriate living environment with at least one available bedroom Preferred knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities, mental health, and trauma Must be competent and willing to perform Non-Violent Crisis Intervention physical managements as trained Job responsibilities include reporting any suspected maltreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an at-risk individual (M/A/N/E). Each position is considered a mandatory reporter
Non smoking and healthy lifestyle No young children and minimal number of pets, if any Maintain open communication with individuals guardians Fiscally responsible CNA, LPN, or RN
Compensation varies depending on the level of support the individual needs. This placement will be compensated based on the current difficulty of care rates. Supplemental room and board payments may also be provided at up to $797/month.
Market context
In Colorado, host home provider roles often attract candidates who can offer a stable, accessible living environment and are comfortable with ongoing support responsibilities. Competition tends to center on meeting the basic eligibility requirements, including age, education, a valid driver’s license, an available bedroom, background clearance, and willingness to serve as a mandatory reporter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your home setup and documentation before applying.
