Live-In Home Share Provider - Contractor Position (West Point Grey, Vancouver)

Friday, October 11, 2024

Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Home Share Program is a residential option in which an adult with a developmental disability lives with a caregiver who is contracted with Connective to provide ongoing daily support. The Home Share Provider role is to provide a safe home environment where adults can develop social and life skills to ready themselves to reach their full potential for independence. The Home Share Provider applying for this posting will be required to move into the individual’s existing home in the West Point Grey area. This individual must have access to support at all times and can only be left alone for a maximum of one-hour at a time. Respite support may be available.

The individual attends a Day Program from 9:30-2:30 on Monday-Fridays – the Home Share Provider will be supporting the individual to and from this program. The Home Share Provider will be off duty while the individual is supported by the Day Program.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Reports to Home Share Manager on a regular basis, and in bi-monthly check-ins
• Provides flexible and evolving support to individuals changing needs within a home
• Works with the guidelines and instructions within the Home Sharing Services Handbook and all other policies and standards set for the Home Sharing Program
• Ensures a stable, structured and home-like environment and positive and positive role models to guarantee the safety of the Individual
• Takes appropriate action to accomplish the objectives set for the service user
• Cooperates with any plan established by the Agency or the Ministry for the placement of the Individual outside the Home
• Establishes safety and emergency procedures to provide support, care and supervision consistent with the Personal Service Plan of the Individual
• Fulfills necessary administrative duties, such as completing Critical Incident Reports or Missing Persons Reports
• Ensures that the Individual and their chosen family are involved in all planning and decision making on matters affecting the Individual, whenever possible
• Assists the Individual in making effective choices concerning the development and maintenance of friendships and relationships
• Conducts regular and ongoing communication with the Individual's support teams, maintaining clear and professional relationships

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

We are seeking a combination of specific skillsets for this role. The ideal Home Share Provider may:

• Have experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities; particularly Autism and/or Sotos Syndrome
• Be able to provide personal care, including support with toileting
• Be adept at conflict resolution, redirection, and de-escalation
• Be familiar with Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports
• Have experience in providing care to individuals facing multiple barriers
• Be proficient in executing person centered approached
• Have a gentle approach when implementing firm boundaries

REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to re-locate to West Point Grey
• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Complete the Home Share Provider screening
• Complete Mandt Training, and other Home Share specific training, provided by the agency
• Be consistent in implementing firm professional boundaries with persons served
• Class 5 Driver's License and have access to a reliable means of transportation

PAYMENT

This is a contractor position. Monthly payment is $3,370.00.

Important: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
• 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.