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Remote Work Opportunity for Caregivers

Host Home Provider

(1099-MISC Contractor Position)

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference while working from home?

A Host Home is a living arrangement where individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or Related Conditions (RC) live in the private home of a caregiver or family. It's like having a roommate you get paid to provide support and assistance to.

The goal is to create a supportive, personalized environment that promotes independence, community involvement, and personal growth for the individual with IDD or RC. Host Homes are less restrictive than other residential options and focus on matching the individual with a compatible caregiver or family.

Ideal candidates are: positive, caring, patient, adaptable, professional, proactive, willing to be a role model and teacher, possess excellent listening and communication skills and have a genuine passion for helping others.

Qualifications:

+ Provide a secure bedroom for each individual

+ Host Home Certification (provided by OPPO inspection)

+ Background checks for anyone over the age of 12 residing in the home

+ Written and spoken communication skills (English language)

+ Computer proficiency (documentation is done on internet based system)

+ Polished interpersonal skills and professionalism

+ A desire to create a positive impact on someones life

Contractor Expectations & Responsibilities:

+ Maintain the person’s health and safety.

+ Assist the person in activities of daily living they require support with. This may include: feeding, dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring, and behavior supports.

+ Working toward Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP) goals and objectives, following the person’s support strategy and person specific training.

+ Follow protocols for any approved human rights restrictions and/or behavior support plans (including requirement data tracking from licensed behaviorists)

+ Provide supervision of the person.

+ Provide transportation for the person.

+ Assist the person with acquiring, retaining, and improving skills related to living as independently as possible

+ Assist the Person with accessing their community.

+ Maintain a positive relationship with the individual’s care team/natural supports.

+ Maintain client/contractor compliance documentation requirements

Compensation:

Compensation for contractor services is provided at a daily rate, encompassing care delivered throughout each month. Payment is issued monthly.

*Additional compensation will include room and board paid directly by each individual placed in the home.