Family Home Provider (Contact)

About the role

Family Home Providers offer support in a home-based setting for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They promote independence, dignity, safety, and meaningful community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive and welcoming environment for individuals receiving services.
• Assist with daily living support, transportation, community participation, personal growth goals, and maintaining healthy relationships with family and support teams.
• Maintain a safe and respectful home environment.
• Support person-centered goals and choices.
• Encourage community inclusion and independence.
• Work collaboratively with Southwest Center and the individual’s support team.
• Maintain professional communication regarding services and supports.

Requirements

• Successfully complete Southwest Center’s provider approval and certification process.
• Pass a home assessment and provider review process including multiple meetings or home visits.
• Ensure the home environment and household are appropriate for services.
• Evaluate household readiness and willingness to welcome an individual into the home.
• Provide a stable, supportive, and respectful environment.
• Ensure general health and safety of the home.
• Meet cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Have access to community resources and activities.
• Ensure transportation availability.
• Understand ongoing relationships with family, friends, and care teams.
• Be willing to participate in training, communication, and ongoing oversight.

Qualifications

• Prepare to complete and provide the following during the approval process:
• Provider application and onboarding paperwork.
• Verification of identity and work authorization documentation.
• Physician statement or medical verification forms.
• TB risk assessment and any required follow-up testing.
• Criminal background checks for applicable household members.
• Driver’s license and vehicle insurance documentation for household drivers.
• Drug screening.
• Additional screening or driving record reviews if applicable.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Southwest Center Staff Support

Southwest Center staff will assist providers throughout the onboarding, certification, and required training process.