Home Share Provider

Vancouver Island Autistic Homes Society (VIAH) is currently seeking Home Share Providers to share their homes with individuals who have mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Home Share Providers assist individuals with life skills, meal preparation, relationship building, personal care and community access, giving them the opportunity to establish natural relationships and social connections within their community. Each home sharing arrangement is unique, depending on the circumstances, requirements and lifestyle preferences of the individual, who might live with a family, roommate, or couple, or in their own suite within a family home. As care givers support daily living routines and help manage transitions, they must be organized and adaptable, communicate well, have a sense of humor, be good problem solvers, and respect and celebrate diversity. They are expected to have previous experience supporting adults with a developmental disability. In addition, they must fulfil the following basic requirements: * Minimum 19 years of age * Satisfactory home study * Satisfactory criminal record check * Satisfactory background check * Up-to date first aid/CPR certificate * Physician's certification of good health * Valid driver's license For an overview of the standards, principles, and promising practices associated with Home Share Providing, refer to the on-line Home Sharing Standards Course developed in partnership between our funder, Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) and Open School BC: https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/StandardsHS/index.html If you are ready to explore the opportunity of providing Home Share services through VIAH, please submit a resume and cover letter to info@viah.ca.