Closing Date: Open until filled
Start date: to be determined
Compensation: As per contract rates
Location: Squamish
ABOUT SSCS:
Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC’s most respected and established community service organizations. We operate within a large geographic area - from Pemberton to Britannia Beach - supporting individuals and families living in the Sea to Sky Corridor. We offer 41 programs and services, including early childhood development, childcare, affordable housing, outreach, counselling, family support, seniors and youth services, community living services and respite. We provide a range of services that support our communities and residents through all ages and stages of their lives. Last year, SSCS served 6500 individuals and families in our region.
We are looking for an individual or family interested in sharing their home with an independent woman in her 30s with a developmental disability in Squamish.
What a Homeshare contractor does:
You are responsible for the safety, security, and oversight of the individual in your care. Homeshare contractors are independent contractors supported through the Homeshare program with Sea to Sky Community Services and Community Living BC.
Some of your responsibilities:
- Provide a warm, safe and supportive home environment
- Support daily living, health needs and encourage social connections
- Support individuality, personal choices, and decision making
- Be a positive role model and advocate
- Complete monthly and quarterly reporting
Specific details about this position:
Our individual is an independent female in her 30’s who has lived in Squamish for many years. She loves the community and has many ties to the area including family and friends. She is outgoing, fun, and loves her family, community and friendships. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a local woman. She is looking for someone who can provide enthusiastic support, assisting her to spend time with loved ones, and serve as a positive role model.
Requirements:
1. Criminal record review
2. Current first aid certificate
3. Approved reference check
4. Driver’s abstract
5. Home study
What’s great about this role:
- Training opportunities
- Generous compensation
- Ongoing, hands-on support from the SSCS Community Living team
- Ability to make a real difference in the community and in R’s life
Apply today:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] or email the hiring manager directly at [email protected]. Please include some information about yourself and your household, including your experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Sea to Sky Community Services Society
Attention: Katherine Neale
Manager of Community Living Services
[email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2,000.00-$4,500.00 per month
Experience:
- Working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driver's license (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
