Host Home Provider Description and Requirements
Best Day Services, LLC (BDS) provides services and supports to adults who have a developmental disability. In order to do that, we believe that many clients, if they cannot live independently or with their family, can thrive in a family environment by living with a host home provider.
Host Home Providers (HHPs) are an incredibly important part of the success of individuals in our program. A Host Home Provider is someone who cares for someone in their own home, similar to foster care, but for adults. They not only provide a family environment and home life, but help each person reach important goals, learn new skills and hobbies, and above all – experience life!
Each host home provider has strengths and weaknesses in areas of care. Some providers are excellent with higher-functioning individuals, teaching them independence skills, connecting them with others in the community, and being very active with the individual.
Other HHPs are excellent at one-on-one, extensive medical care, and doing tasks the individual cannot do on their own including feeding, hygiene, g-tubes, etc.
Other HHPs are excellent with difficult behaviors, offering patient and caring redirection and ideas for helping individuals deal with difficulties and helping them find new coping skills.
Therefore, HHPs who contract with BDS are required to not only have all the necessary training, but to be compassionate, attentive, and dedicated to helping each individual in their care have the best out of life. When we match individuals with HHPs, we make sure that it is a compatible match and that all the needs of the individual will be taken care of.
Host Home Providers are independent contractors and are paid a daily rate, once a month, for the overall care of an individual. The Host Home Provider must have a trade name, professional liability insurance, and required training and documentation to qualify. But don’t worry, we will walk you through the steps necessary to help you along the way.
Here are some other requirements needed to work as a Host Home Provider with us:
- Experience in care-giving or similar experience
- A clean background for yourself and all adults living in the home over 18 (except for other clients)
- At least one dedicated bedroom per client, including furnishings such as a bed and bedding, dresser, and closet. The room must meet specific HUD and safety requirements
- Specific required training that you, as an independent contractor is responsible for completing and paying for
- A computer with internet access, an email address, and the equipment and ability to download PDF documents
- Be 18 years old or older
- Ability to pay for all of your own training and background investigations and other tools necessary as an independent contractor
- Live in Denver County, Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, Douglas County or Adams County
Click here for a Host Home Provider Application. Once you have filled it out, please email it to bestdayservices@outlook.com.
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