If you work in the IDD field, you already know the hardest part is rarely the work itself. It is the caseloads, the turnover, and the models that leave little room to actually know the person you are supporting. Homies is built differently. We are a life-sharing movement that matches high-level mentors with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to build homes grounded in trust, growth, and shared experiences.
This is not a traditional clinical role and it is not a shift you clock in and out of. It is a real home and a real friendship, with your professional skills working quietly underneath.
What This Role Actually Is
You join as an independent contractor, which means you run your own schedule with our team supporting you the whole way. You live with one person and help them build the life they want. You are a housemate first and a friend second, and your training is the foundation that makes both possible. You are not staff in someone's home. You are someone's person.
Featured Match Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a match for a 23-year-old Male who:
Interests: A kind, soft-spoken person with a deep love for music, movies, and time with family. He has an impressive memory for song lyrics and will often pull a line from a song that connects to whatever you're talking about. He enjoys singing, karaoke, going to the movies, and sharing his passion for music with others. He stays active through walking and working out, and values genuine companionship and connection.
The Supports:
- Seizure protocol awareness and response; he has had two focal seizures since November, both linked to dehydration or missed medication
- Medication reminders and support managing a complex, recently expanded regimen
- Hydration and overall health monitoring as preventive seizure care
- Support around Hashimoto's and newly flagged cholesterol concerns, including cooking and building healthier eating habits
- Transportation support, as he does not drive and finds rideshare and public transit confusing; daily help getting to work and into the community
- Encouragement and support around building a fuller social life, including friendships with people his age
- Openness to supporting his goal of eventually finding a romantic partner
- Collaboration with family and the Homies clinical and operations team
- Consistent behavioral data collection and documentation
The Ideal Mentor: A genuine companion rather than a supervisor. Someone he can hang out with, go to the movies with, do karaoke with, and share daily life with. Warm, patient, and easygoing, the kind of person who matches his kind and soft-spoken energy. Loves music or is at least excited to share in his passion for it. Comfortable with medical routines and confident around seizure protocol and medication support. Socially engaged and excited to help him build a fuller life, including new friendships and eventually a romantic relationship.
What the Journey Looks Like
We move carefully, because the relationship is the whole point. It starts with a conversation, getting to know you, your lifestyle, and what you are looking for in a home. Every candidate completes a DOJ and FBI background clearance early on, before any introductions. A few of these early steps, like your background clearance, have small upfront costs. We will walk you through the timing so nothing catches you off guard, and we will sort the logistics together.
From there, when we see a strong human fit, we introduce you to the individual and let the relationship grow at its own pace. There is no rush. The relationship moves at its own pace, though a few clearance and paperwork steps are time-sensitive. Getting those back promptly keeps everything on track and gets you home sooner. If a particular match is not right, you stay in our Priority Mentor Pool for future ones.
When you are both ready to move forward, you choose a living arrangement and apply for a home together as co-tenants. Because you are signing a lease alongside the individual, this includes a standard credit check, the same one any landlord runs. Our housing team is with you through it. Then you move in, settle into daily life, and begin with the full backing of the Homies team.
Living Arrangements
The right home is the foundation of a good match. This role offers three flexible paths:
- Host: Welcome the individual into your current home (must have 2+ bedrooms).
- Any other adults living in the home must complete the same background clearance.
- Move-In: Relocate into the individual's existing home or apartment.
- Co-Create: Work with us to find a brand-new living space together that suits both of you.
If you don't already have a space to welcome someone into, you and your Homie find a new place together and sign the lease as co-tenants. From there, it works like any roommate situation. You each have your own rental budget, your own share of living expenses, and your own moving and deposit costs. What makes it different isn't the logistics, it's the purpose and the backing. You are there to help your roommate live more independently, and neither of you is doing it alone. Our housing team guides you both through finding the right home and the application, but your share of it is yours, just like any roommate.
Why Your Professional Background Matters
We value the specialized training that ABA and IDD professionals bring. We are looking for mentors who lead with empathy over authority and understand that the goal is to empower, not to manage. You are a strong fit if you:
- Practice collaborative humility. You value the individual's autonomy and treat your clinical skills as tools that serve their chosen life.
- Are tech-savvy. You are comfortable using digital platforms for documentation, goal tracking, and timekeeping.
- Are mission-driven. You believe everyone deserves a home life that is vibrant, inclusive, and respectful.
Support and Structure
You are never on your own. You live independently with your housemate, backed by the Homies clinical team. Your role includes a comprehensive, personalized support plan, our dedicated app for documentation and timekeeping, and monthly check-ins with ongoing training to keep growing.
Requirements
- 1+ years supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral needs (RBT, BCBA, or ABA experience is highly valued)
- Strong communication and the ability to follow clinical support plans
- Comfort with mobile apps and technology
- Valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass a DOJ and FBI background clearance, and a credit check as part of the housing application
Compensation
- Up to $41,000/year Tax-Free: (Stipend-based, equivalent to ~$55,000+ pre-tax).
- Professional Growth: Access to mentorship, specialized training, and a community of like-minded professionals.
Ready to build a life, not just a career?
Apply today to start the matching process. Let’s find the right person for you to grow with.
Watch a testimonial video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXyjgX63r5c&t=1s
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
