What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live-In Home Share Provider - Contractor Position (West Point Grey, Vancouver) position at Connective?
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-insProvides flexible and evolving support to individuals changing needs within a homeWorks with the guidelines and instructions within the Home Sharing Services Handbook and all other policies and standards set for the Home Sharing ProgramEnsures a stable, structured and home-like environment and positive and positive role models to guarantee the safety of the IndividualTakes appropriate action to accomplish the objectives set for the service userCooperates with any plan established by the Agency or the Ministry for the placement of the Individual outside the HomeEstablishes safety and emergency procedures to provide support, care and supervision consistent with the Personal Service Plan of the IndividualFulfills necessary administrative duties, such as completing Critical Incident Reports or Missing Persons ReportsEnsures that the Individual and their chosen family are involved in all planning and decision making on matters affecting the Individual, whenever possibleAssists the Individual in making effective choices concerning the development and maintenance of friendships and relationshipsConducts 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 SyndromeBe able to provide personal care, including support with toiletingBe adept at conflict resolution, redirection, and de-escalationBe familiar with Positive Behaviour Interventions and SupportsHave experience in providing care to individuals facing multiple barriersBe proficient in executing person centered approachedHave a gentle approach when implementing firm boundaries REQUIREMENTS Willing to re-locate to West Point GreyAbility to successfully complete a Criminal Records CheckCurrent Emergency First Aid CertificateComplete the Home Share Provider screeningComplete Mandt Training, and other Home Share specific training, provided by the agencyBe consistent in implementing firm professional boundaries with persons servedClass 5 Driver's License and have access to a reliable means of transportation PAYMENTThis is a contractor position. Monthly payment is $3,370.00.
Salary : $3,370
