Live-In Host Home Provider for Adult Male w/IDD

Live-In Caregiver Residential Support Provider (IDD services)

Residential Support Role – HCBS Developmental Disabilities Waiver

Location: Littleton, Colorado 

Compensation: $220 per day (~$6,600/month), paid bi-monthly. Payments are issued in accordance with HCBS residential service guidelines.

Position Type: Independent contractor role within Stepping Stone’s HCBS residential services

Make a meaningful difference in the life of Erik, a friendly and easygoing adult who enjoys music, movies, and spending time with people he trusts. This is a live-in residential support role within Colorado’s HCBS Developmental Disabilities Waiver program. The provider resides in Erik’s home and supports daily routines, community participation, and independent living while working as part of a professional service team.

Minimum commitment: Two-year contract. Candidates interested in long-term placements are strongly preferred.

 

About Stepping Stone Support Center

At Stepping Stone Support Center, our mission is sharing opportunities to become the best versions of ourselves.

Stepping Stone is a Program Approved Service Agency (PASA) providing services under Colorado’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Developmental Disabilities Waiver. Through these services, we support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, connected, and self-directed lives in their communities.

Our work is guided by five core values:

Communication – Open, honest, timely communication builds trust and strong relationships.

Respect – Every individual deserves dignity, autonomy, and kindness.

Community – Connection, belonging, integration, and community access are essential to a full life.

Empowerment – We support individuals in building independence, making choices, and achieving their goals.

Innovation – We continuously look for creative ways to expand opportunities and improve services.

What Daily Life Typically Looks Like

• Supporting Erik’s morning routine and transportation to his day program (typically Monday–Thursday, 9am–3pm)
• Personal time while Erik attends day program
• Afternoon, evening, and weekend companionship, meals, and shared activities
• Supporting participation in community activities such as movies, church, sporting events, and family gatherings
• Supporting daily living activities including meal preparation, grocery shopping, budgeting, and maintaining a clean and organized home environment
• Assisting with personal care supports, including bathing and toileting when needed
• Maintaining a calm, structured, and supportive home environment that promotes Erik’s health, safety, supervision, and wellbeing
• Encouraging independence and supporting daily living skill development
• Communicating regularly with Erik’s family and support team
• Completing required service documentation and communication with Stepping Stone

About Erik

• Erik is a kind and happy individual who enjoys routines, music, movies, and spending time with people he knows and trusts.
• Erik is non-verbal and communicates using simple signs and gestures.
• He enjoys predictable routines and a calm environment.
• He prefers smaller gatherings rather than large crowds.
• Erik has a history of anxiety that can occasionally trigger seizures.
• He is generally easygoing and enjoys being around supportive people.

 

Qualifications

Required: 

• Minimum age of 21, having held a driver’s license for a minimum of 3 years
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and no more than 2 Type B traffic violations on your record within the last 3 years
• Reliable vehicle and current auto insurance with a minimum of the following coverage limits

• Bodily injury minimum limits - $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident
• $15,000 property damage 

• Ability to pass background, driving, CAPS checks and required screenings
• Computer and reliable internet access for documentation and communication
• Ability to obtain professional liability insurance
• Willingness to complete required trainings and service requirements through Stepping Stone & CDPHE
• Willingness to spend time getting to know Erik and participate in trial respite prior to the start of the contract to ensure a good mutual fit
• Ability to prioritize this role as the primary professional commitment

Physical Requirements:

• Assist with activities of daily living
• Support mobility and transfers
• Assist with personal care
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Perform bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Support evacuations and safety procedures
• Maintain CPR certification and be able to perform CPR on the ground
• Be physically able to respond quickly in emergency situations

Preferred:

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Experience as a caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or home health aide
• CNA certification or other healthcare or caregiving background
  
  

 

Who Thrives in this Role

Individuals who do well in this role typically:

• Are patient, nurturing, reliable, and organized, and value maintaining a calm and structured home environment
• Enjoy relationship-based work supporting others
• Are organized and comfortable maintaining consistent routines
• Communicate effectively with families and service teams
• Are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive home environment
• Demonstrate good judgment and the ability to provide consistent supervision and support
• Are emotionally steady and able to respond calmly to unexpected situations
• Are interested in building a stable, long-term living environment and pursuing a long-term caregiving career and meaningful relationship with the individual they support

 

Support from Stepping Stone

Residential providers receive:

• 24/7 emergency support from our team
• Training and ongoing guidance
• Quarterly provider gatherings and support meetings
• Access to a network of experienced service professionals

 

If you are seeking meaningful work and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.