Homeshare Contractor - Squamish, Canada - Sea to Sky Community Services
Description
Position posted on:
May 05, 2023
Closing Date: Open until filled***
Start date:to be determined
Compensation:Stipend
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 a person or family interested in sharing their home with a young
woman 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 environment 24 hours per day
- Ensure health needs are met daily
- Ensure monthly and quarterly reporting is completed
- Support individuality, personal choices, and decision making
Specific details about this position:
R is an independent female in her 40'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 works and
travels independently. R is outgoing, friendly and well liked by her peers.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a local woman. R requires a
positive and patient role model who will support her interests, friendships and assist her in
participating in community activities.
Requirements:
- Criminal record review
- Current first aid certificate
- Approved reference check
- Driver's abstract
- Covid-19 vaccination required
What's great about this role:
- Training opportunities
- Generous compensation
- Ongoing, handson support from the SSCS Community Living team
- Ability to make a real difference in the community and in R's life
disabilities.
Sea to Sky Community Services Society
Attention:
Katherine Neale
Manager of Community Living Services
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