Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community? LSI is looking for Host Home Providers in the Southeast Iowa region. You can change the world and have a huge impact by hosting an adult with disabilities in your home. Disabilities supported may include, but are not limited to, intellectual, physical, mental health and brain injuries. An ideal Host Home Provider should be independent, highly skilled, resourceful, and able to work independently, with excellent communication skills. The care provided should be person-centered, focusing on the individual's goals and specific support needs.The Host Home Provider will provide guidance, support, and care for the individual living in your home. Provider will be working with the mentee on goals which could include things like, shopping, budgeting coping skills, cooking meals, personal hygiene, and assisting them in ways to integrate into their community. Provider will be an advocate/mentor helping them to live their best life possible.This partnership allows you to establish a meaningful relationship with the person you are hosting as you invite them to become part of your family.This is a contracted position, in which you will serve as an independent provider, also referred to as an independent contractor. LSI will help match providers and mentees, offer support, guidance and resources for trainings. There are training requirements and a home safety check before a match can be made and a mentee placed. Our average Independent Provider pay is $70,000 annually. This position can be anywhere between the towns of Marshalltown to Keokuk and Washington to Centerville and their surrounding areas.Currently looking for Host Home Providers in the Southeast Region: Includes Marshalltown to Keokuk and Centerville to Burlington and their surrounding areas. Southeast Region includes the following counties: Marshall, Tama, Mahaska, Marion, Poweshiek, Benton, Jasper, Iowa, Keokuk, Washington, Louisa, Monroe, Wapello, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Appanoose, Davis, Van Buren, and Lee.LSI is continuing to grow and expand our Host Home program and is looking for providers across the state! If you or you know someone who may be interested in learning more or becoming a Host Home Provider check our job board for other regions in the state: https://lsiowa.applicantpool.com/jobs/RequirementsYou must be 21 or olderYou must reside in IowaYou must have a high school diploma or GEDYou must have a current/valid driver's licenseYou must meet minimum insurance requirementsYou must have access to a computer/internet to complete documentation requirementsYou must successfully complete all steps of the extensive screening, interview, and matching process before an individual can begin receiving support in your homeYou must have flexibility and creativityFinally, you'll need a passion for making a difference in the worldDoes this sound like you? Apply today!This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, commercial general liability insurance, a decent driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry, criminal history check, reference checks and a home safety check. Background checks are also required of all the people who reside in the home who are over the age of 18.