Host Home / Shared Living Provider

Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life—right from your own home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living Provider with Vibrant SCL.As an Independent Contractor, your primary responsibility is to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming home environment for the individual residing with you. You must reside in the state of Iowa due to state funding requirements and own or rent your home.As a Host Home / Shared Living Provider, you will provide guidance, support, and care while helping the individual work toward greater independence and a fulfilling life. You may assist with goals such as:

• Shopping and budgeting
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Personal hygiene and daily living skills
• Transportation and community activities
• Developing coping and problem-solving skills
• Building social relationships and community connections
• Encouraging independence and decision-making
• Supporting employment, education, or other personal goals

Some individuals may have mental health needs or behavioral health challenges. Providers may support individuals with maintaining routines, recognizing and managing stress, developing healthy coping skills, communicating their needs, and participating in activities that promote emotional and mental well-being. Providers are not expected to be mental health professionals, but they should be willing to learn about the individual’s needs, follow their individualized support plan, recognize changes in behavior or mood, and communicate concerns to the appropriate support team. You will serve as an advocate, mentor, and positive support while helping the individual build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections within their community. Most importantly, this partnership allows you to develop a meaningful relationship with the person you are hosting and welcome them as a valued part of your home and family. Your support can help them live a more independent, fulfilling, and meaningful life.

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, car insurance, and current registration.

Must have active home/renters’ insurance.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must reside in the state of Iowa.

Must have a private bedroom available for the person you will be sharing your home with.

Must complete all state mandated training.

Environmentally safe and clean residence.

Ability to pass State/Federal and APS/CPS background check.

Experience preferred but not required.

Reliable phone or computer with internet access.

Must comply with the documentation policy before getting paid for the services that have been provided to the individual in your home.

Must be willing to have staff come unannounced, and announced for home visits to check to see how you and individual are doing.

Must be willing to sign an agreement as a contractor and follow agreed-upon statutes laid out in the agreement.