We are currently seeking interested and skilled individuals who are looking for an exciting and meaningful opportunity to positively impact someone’s quality of life by providing a long-term supportive home.
A Home Share Provider’s role is to:
- Provide a safe, warm, inclusive and healthy environment
- Be a positive role model, offer supports that are respectful and sensitive and provide structure and stability
- Have experience or training in supporting persons with developmental disabilities, FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and mental health issues and may provide assistance in the following areas:
- Personal care
- Medications
- Shopping
- Transportation
- Maintaining relationships and family connections
- Financial management
- Food preparation
- Managing healthcare needs
- Recreational activities in community
- Goal setting
- Other duties based on individual support needsposAbilities encourages all prospective Shared Living Providers to give thoughtful consideration to, and seek information about, the roles and responsibilities associated with becoming a Shared Living Provider with our organization.
About YOU
- You reside in Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, or Richmond and can offer a long-term supportive home.
- You have professional or personal experience helping others achieve their goals.
- You hold a current and valid First Aid/CPR certification.
- You have a current criminal record clearance.
- You possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle insured for
business use with a minimum of $3,000,000 third-party liability coverage. - You are committed to completing required training upon successful prescreening.
- You can provide both professional and personal references.
About the Position
posAbilities encourages all prospective Home Share Providers to seek information about the roles and responsibilities associated with becoming a Shared Living Provider with our organization. All applications will be carefully reviewed and all living situations will be considered, such as a bedroom in a shared family home, an apartment, a basement suite, or a private suite.
This is a contracted position with compensation based on funding from Community Living of British Columbia (CLBC). Rates are determined by individual support needs and typically vary from $1630-$2770. The actual amount may be higher or lower depending on room and specific services provided. Additionally, individuals pay a user fee for room and board.
Priority will be given to applicants who meet the following one or more qualifications:
- Accessible homes (wheelchair ramps, flat entryway etc.)
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or experience in communicating with deaf and hard of hearing individuals with developmental disabilities
- Experience in supporting individuals with addiction with patience, non-judgement, and understanding of providing person-centred, culturally safe supports to those who may be struggling with mental health or toxic drug use disorders
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and résumé by email at careers@posAbilities.ca Please include a short description of yourself and education and/or experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Please note: we thank all applicants for their interest, but only those meeting our criteria will be contacted.