Foster Care / Host Home Provider

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.  Open your home to someone with a disability! Here is an opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life – become a Foster Care / Host Home Provider ! This is a chance to help make a difference by opening your home to an individual with developmental and / or physical disabilities. This independently contracted position will provide a 24 / 7 family-like setting for an individual. We are looking for someone in the Austin, TX area! We are seeking someone who is available to provide a safe and comfortable home, while ensuring the basic physical and emotional needs required for our individuals to live a high-quality life. You must have the ability to establish a comfortable, supportive, and genuine relationship with the individual you house and support. REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma / GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Previous experience working as a Direct Support Professional is required
• Will need to successfully complete trainings through Community Options
• Must be open to supervisory visits in your home

Our Host Home Providers are contracted and reimbursed at a per-diem rate PLUS they receive monthly room and board from the individual they support – this income is tax exempt.   Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!    Careers.comop.org  Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V