The Cascadia Society For Social Working
About Us
Cascadia is a Life-Sharing community located in North Vancouver, with two residences and a day centre. Working at Cascadia is more than just a job. It is a way of life where each person can make a meaningful contribution to the community, and where everyone has the opportunity to grow and develop towards their fullest potential.
Through meaningful activities, a healing environment, and caring human companionship, the Cascadia Society encourages each person to become masters of their own life. This mastery occurs in the context of family, community and society. By emphasizing both independence and interdependence, Cascadia provides opportunities for individuals to become active and confident citizens in their community.
The Cascadia Society is a Camphill community and a member of the Camphill Association of North America. It is founded on the practical, therapeutic and philosophical insights of Rudolf Steiner and Karl Konig (the founder of the Camphill movement).
Successful Home Share Providers have either professional or personal experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and mental health issues.
What is a Home Share Provider?
Home Share Providers at Cascadia provide safe and welcoming homes to people who require additional support to live in their community. These supports will include companionship, support with daily living tasks, meals, accessing community activities and resources, and personal care.
Home Sharing is a live-in arrangement, which means that the person supported is part of your household. The Home Share provider will play a key role in fostering independence, community involvement, and personal growth.
Current Opportunities a Cascadia
- Cascadia is currently searching for an individual interested in becoming a Home Share Provider in North Vancouver and who is willing to welcome an individual into their own home.
- Cascadia is also currently looking for a suitable and interested individual or a couple to become a Home Share provider within one of Cascadia’s residences in North Vancouver.
Home Share Provider Responsibilities
- Provide a stable, caring, respectful, inclusive and healthy home environment.
- Support daily living activities such as meal preparation, personal care, and household routines.
- Encourage participation in community activities and social opportunities.
- Follow individualized support plans and maintain clear communication.
- Be a positive role model, offering supports that are respectful and sensitive and provide structure and stability.
- Have experience or training in supporting persons with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and mental health issues, providing 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 needs.
About YOU
- You currently reside or are willing to reside on the North Shore and can offer a long-term supportive home environment.
- You have professional or personal experience helping others achieve their goals.
- You have experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred but not required).
- You have the ability to provide a safe and welcoming home environment.
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- You hold a current or are willing to complete a valid First Aid/CPR certification.
- You are willing to complete a Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable individuals.
- You possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle insured with a minimum of $3,000,000 third-party liability coverage.
- You are committed to completing required training upon successful pre-screening.
- You can provide both professional and personal references.
- International applicants must have Canadian Permanent Residency.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
- Receive training and ongoing support.
- Be part of a caring, inclusive and value-based community.
About the Position
This is a contracted position with compensation based on funding from Community Living of British Columbia (CLBC). Rates are determined and vary based on individual support needs. 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 have experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health and complex support needs.
All caregivers complete a thorough screening process, including a Home Study, Criminal Record Check, Driving Record review, First Aid certification, and reference checks.
For applicants who are offering a placement in their own home all living situations will be considered, such as a bedroom in a shared family home, an apartment, a basement suite, or a private suite. A home will have to pass a Health and Safety check to be considered suitable.
Cascadia encourages all prospective Home Share Providers to seek information about the roles and responsibilities associated with becoming a Shared Living Provider with the Cascadia Society. All applications will be carefully reviewed.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and résumé by email at [email protected]. Please include a short description of yourself and education and/or experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Pay: $2,000.00-$5,000.00 per month
Experience:
- supporting adults with devlopmental disabilities: 1 year (required)
Location:
- North Vancouver, BC (required)
Work Location: In person
