Host Home Provider or Family Caregiver-Boulder County

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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 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. Sample Supports does not provide tax or legal advice, and providers are encouraged to consult a qualified tax professional regarding their individual circumstances.

Compensation is associated with an active placement and is not guaranteed before a provider and individual are successfully matched.

Provider 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

Final approval is based on successful completion of all screening, training, home-safety, documentation, and matching requirements. Completing the application process does not guarantee a placement.