About this position
The Family Home Provider (FHP) serves as a live-in mentor and behavioral coach for an adult living with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Operating within the Kentucky Waiver system, this role is similar to adult foster care but with a specialized focus on stability, emotional coaching, and consistent routine. You will provide a structured home environment that prioritizes positive reinforcement over discipline.
Requirements:Proactive Connection
-You will practice "front-loading" attention by initiating positive, one-on-one interactions every hour. The goal is to ensure the individual feels supported and heard before frustrations arise.
Emotional Literacy
-You will act as a coach, helping the individual identify physical signs of stress or "internal weather" changes. By teaching them to recognize these cues early, you help prevent emotional escalation.
Professional Crisis Response
-In moments of verbal aggression or property destruction, you are expected to maintain a "flat affect"—staying calm, neutral, and emotionally unshakeable to help the individual de-escalate safely.
Restoration & Accountability
-You will oversee a "labor-for-credit" program. If property is damaged, you will guide the individual through the process of earning a replacement through chores or tasks, teaching the natural consequences of their actions in a non-punitive way.
Healthy Relationship Modeling
-You will provide a stable home environment where respectful, egalitarian interactions are modeled daily, helping the individual learn healthy social boundaries.
Progress Tracking
-You will maintain clear, objective daily logs (ABC data) to track behaviors and successes. This data allows the clinical team to adjust the support plan effectively.
Collaborative Care
-You will meet monthly with Behavior Support Specialists and coaches to ensure the care plan is being followed consistently and to prevent any "split" in communication.
Resilient & Patient
-You possess the ability to remain professional and composed during oppositional or high-stress moments.
Growth-Oriented
-You believe in positive reinforcement. You understand that lasting change comes from rewarding good choices rather than taking away privileges.
Clear Communicator
-You can deliver single, clear directives and maintain "demand persistence" without getting drawn into power struggles or arguments.
Safety Minded
-You are prepared to follow strict emergency protocols, including providing First Aid or contacting emergency services if safety is at risk.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must provide a safe, private bedroom and stable living environment.
• Must pass all required Kentucky Waiver background checks and training.
• Experience in behavioral health, social work, or specialized foster care is preferred but not required.