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Host Home Provider for Young Adult Transitional Living/Homeless Program

Live-in position in Fort Collins, CO
Position opens 10/4/25, anticipated move-in and position start as soon as 10/13 for the right candidate.

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Position Summary

The Host Home Provider (HHP) offers a safe, stable, and supportive home environment for LGBTQIA+ young adults ages 18–21. This role combines lived experience peer support, ensuring that Roommates have access to housing, life-skills support, and a substance-free community setting. HHP collaborates closely with SPLASH staff and are compensated through a living stipend equal to room and board, hourly leadership pay, and many program benefits.

Qualifications

  • Lived experience as LGBTQI+ (required).
  • Lived experience with homelessness and/or adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s).
  • Ages 19–21 preferred; applicants up to age 24 may be considered. Must be in a peer age range for Roommates.
  • Willingness to participate in peer programming, accountability, and trauma-informed conflict resolution.
  • Ability to have difficult conversations and hold peers accountable to agreed-upon goals and objectives.
  • Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and navigate stairs. Some basic household problem solving is preferred but will train as needed.
  • Clear, open communication skills with peers and staff.
  • Licensed driver with access to a vehicle within 30 days (mileage reimbursed at federal rate). Proof of insurance required.
  • Substance-free on property, including nicotine, cannabis, alcohol, and other substances.
  • Knowledge of systemic inequities impacting LGBTQIA+ youth and willingness to continue learning about the spectrum of transgender experiences.
  • Ability to balance outside employment, classes, or vocational training with HHP responsibilities (requires being home 3–4 evenings each week). Students welcome if experience aligns.

Note: All necessary training provided. 24/7 staff support available. Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance required.

Responsibilities

Provide a clean, safe, private, and substance-free living space for Roommates. Ensure access to meals and snacks for adequate nutrition.

Offer limited, pre-agreed transportation for roommates to community resources (such as the food bank), job interviews, and/or medical appointments.

Promote respectful, substance-free, and harassment-free shared living. Communicate regularly with SPLASH staff about Roommate well-being. Report safety concerns or incidents immediately. Uphold confidentiality and follow all SPLASH policies. Limited scope mandated reporting.

SPLASH will provide training, guidance, and 24/7 on-call support. Maintain oversight of applications, referrals, and agreements for Roommates.

Offer resources, case management, and coaching to both HHP and Roommates. Provide coverage for short-term supervision as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Living Stipend: $1,200/month (covers rent, utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, and groceries).
  • Hourly Pay: $25/hour for approx. 6 hours/week of direct leadership.
  • Housing: Large corner-lot furnished home with private bedroom (master-sized), shared bathroom, community areas, kitchen, and backyard. Basic bedroom furnishings available.
  • Time Off: One overnight off weekly or one long weekend off monthly.
  • Additional Benefits: Access to external peer support, case management, LGBTQIA+ programming, coaching, and all resources available to Roommates.
  • Reimbursements: Mileage and pre-approved expenses with receipts.

Training & Background Checks

HHP must complete an annual background check (criminal and motor vehicle records). *Sex-related and violent charges will be disqualifying for this position.*

SPLASH provides comprehensive training, including but not limited to:

  • Crisis intervention & de-escalation techniques.
  • Trauma-informed best practices.
  • Intentional Peer Support (as available).
  • Positive Youth Development.
  • LGBTQIA+ competency and inclusivity.
  • HIPAA compliance.
  • QMAP certification possible.
  • Ongoing professional development and leadership training.

TO APPLY:

Please submit the following to SPLASH Youth of Northern Colorado:

1. A brief statement (1–2 paragraphs) about your lived experience and why you are interested in becoming a Host Home Provider.

2. Your current availability and any outside work or school commitments.

3. Contact information (phone and email).

4. Proof of driver’s license (or plan to obtain within 30 days).

Applications can be sent by email with the subject line: HHP Application

Priority will be given to applicants with relevant lived experience and availability. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis until positions are filled.