Contracted HomeShare Providers
About the role
Home Share is a residential option for adults with developmental disabilities in which the individual shares a home with a care provider who delivers ongoing, individualized support. This option provides an ideal balance of support and independence. For some, this is a step towards greater independence, while for others it is a lifelong living arrangement.
The Home Sharing Provider will enter a contractual agreement with JHSOK and will receive rent and additional support funding linked to the individual served. In some situations, the home sharing arrangement is characterized as a more independent relationship. Members of the home may generally go their own ways and come together at specific times or for specific purposes.
Our goal is to facilitate community inclusion by supporting our home share providers and the individual, to achieve greater autonomy and an enduring positive relationship. Home Sharing Providers must be committed to the values and principles of CLBC and JHSOK and have an understanding of complex needs, such as mental health and substance use.
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A private bedroom for the client to ensure they have their own personal space
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The ability to provide ongoing support to an individual who may or may not exhibit challenging behaviours
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The ability to meet the client at their level in order to help them learn or improve their daily living skills
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A willingness to mentor and or coach an individual
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Trauma informed care is considered a strong benefit
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A welcoming environment where the individual feels they are part of the family
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Services help the individual develop knowledge and skills in communications, personal and civic responsibility, safety, self-help, domestic, health, wellness, hygiene, recreation, leisure, socialization, life skills and community participation.
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Complete a Criminal Record Check working with vulnerable adults
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Physicians certificate of good health
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First Aid with CPR
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Complete the JHSOK Home Study
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Valid Driver’s License
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Computer and printer with internet access
- NVCI, ASIST, and Mental Health First Aid are considered assets
- Basic computer skills are considered an asset
About John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a registered charity and social service agency operating in the Okanagan community for more than 60 years. Our organization has a strong history of assisting individuals experiencing a variety of challenges and social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Our goal is to contribute to community wellness by offering services that support clients in a number of areas, including providing and assisting with housing, community reintegration, advocacy, support with mental health and addictions, while learning how to be accountable to others and responsible for themselves. It is important to have compassion balanced with strength so that we may provide the best in care for all of our program participants.
The work of JHSOK is possible because of the combined drive and effort of staff and volunteers, interagency collaboration, partnerships with funders, support by the community, and by the amazing and resilient people we serve.
Johann Hari said that, “the opposite of Addiction is Connection”, could we go further then, and say that, “the opposite of Homelessness is Community”? At JHSOK we do just that, we help to bridge the gap and build strong communities, where everyone is welcome, included, and safe.
Contracted HomeShare Providers
About the role
Home Share is a residential option for adults with developmental disabilities in which the individual shares a home with a care provider who delivers ongoing, individualized support. This option provides an ideal balance of support and independence. For some, this is a step towards greater independence, while for others it is a lifelong living arrangement.
The Home Sharing Provider will enter a contractual agreement with JHSOK and will receive rent and additional support funding linked to the individual served. In some situations, the home sharing arrangement is characterized as a more independent relationship. Members of the home may generally go their own ways and come together at specific times or for specific purposes.
Our goal is to facilitate community inclusion by supporting our home share providers and the individual, to achieve greater autonomy and an enduring positive relationship. Home Sharing Providers must be committed to the values and principles of CLBC and JHSOK and have an understanding of complex needs, such as mental health and substance use.
-
A private bedroom for the client to ensure they have their own personal space
-
The ability to provide ongoing support to an individual who may or may not exhibit challenging behaviours
-
The ability to meet the client at their level in order to help them learn or improve their daily living skills
-
A willingness to mentor and or coach an individual
-
Trauma informed care is considered a strong benefit
-
A welcoming environment where the individual feels they are part of the family
-
Services help the individual develop knowledge and skills in communications, personal and civic responsibility, safety, self-help, domestic, health, wellness, hygiene, recreation, leisure, socialization, life skills and community participation.
-
Complete a Criminal Record Check working with vulnerable adults
-
Physicians certificate of good health
-
First Aid with CPR
-
Complete the JHSOK Home Study
-
Valid Driver’s License
-
Computer and printer with internet access
- NVCI, ASIST, and Mental Health First Aid are considered assets
- Basic computer skills are considered an asset
About John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a registered charity and social service agency operating in the Okanagan community for more than 60 years. Our organization has a strong history of assisting individuals experiencing a variety of challenges and social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Our goal is to contribute to community wellness by offering services that support clients in a number of areas, including providing and assisting with housing, community reintegration, advocacy, support with mental health and addictions, while learning how to be accountable to others and responsible for themselves. It is important to have compassion balanced with strength so that we may provide the best in care for all of our program participants.
The work of JHSOK is possible because of the combined drive and effort of staff and volunteers, interagency collaboration, partnerships with funders, support by the community, and by the amazing and resilient people we serve.
Johann Hari said that, “the opposite of Addiction is Connection”, could we go further then, and say that, “the opposite of Homelessness is Community”? At JHSOK we do just that, we help to bridge the gap and build strong communities, where everyone is welcome, included, and safe.