ROLE PURPOSE The Home Share Program is a residential option in which adults with developmental disabilities live with someone who is contracted with Connective to provide ongoing support. The In-Home Caregiver 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 by working with them on a daily basis.

For more information on the Home Share residential option, please visit the CLBC Website: https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/what-support-is-available/residential-supports/shared-living/

HOURSThis position requires the supervision of the client as needed. LOCATIONSSurrey, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Delta, Burnaby, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, New Westminster, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Langley, Abbotsford, and ChilliwackKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Provides flexible and evolving support to individuals changing needs within a home

Works with the guidelines and instructions within the Home Sharing Services Handbook and all other policies and standards set for the Home Sharing Program

Provides suitable accommodation (ownership or lease), to be the primary residence of the individual

Ensures a secure, structured and home-like environment and positive role models to guarantee the safety of the Individual

Takes appropriate action to accomplish the objectives set for the service user

Cooperates with any plan established by the Agency or the Ministry for the placement of the Individual outside the Home

Establishes safety and emergency procedures to provide support, care and supervision consistent with the Personal Service Plan of the Individual





Ensures that the Individual and their chosen family are involved in all planning and decision making on matters affecting the Individual, whenever possible

Assists the individual in making effective choices concerning the development and maintenance of friendships and relationships

Conducts regular and ongoing communication with the individual’s support teams, maintaining clear and professional relationships

Fulfills necessary administrative duties, such as completing Critical Incident Reports

Reports to Home Share Manager on a regular basis, and in bi-monthly check-ins EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Has a trauma informed approach and/or a harm reduction model of support

Is adept at conflict resolution and de-escalation

Is familiar with Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports

Has appropriate space and time to care for the individual

Has a desire or experience to assist individuals achieve their optimal independence

Significant and recent experience in providing care to individuals facing multiple barriers Preference for Home Share Providers with Social Services experience and knowledge of non-profit work environments, and Developmental Disabilities.

REQUIREMENTS Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check for everyone in the residence that is over 18 years old

Current Emergency First Aid Certificate

Resides in Vancouver

Comfortable working with substance use and mental health

Basement suite or room in the house needed COMPENSATION The compensation will vary according with the contract and individual being served. The contract may range between $1585 - $3500 per month.

📌 In-Home Caregiver (Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley) (British Columbia)
🏢 Connective
📍 British Columbia