Host Home Provider or Family Caregiver-Denver Metro

Open Your Home. Support Independence. Make a Lasting Difference.
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.

Employment type
Contractor

Work arrangement
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