A large non-profit organization is currently seeking EXPERIENCED family care providers to provide care and support in their own home to individuals with mental health, addictions, and/or developmental disabilities. Care providers must be comfortable supporting individuals with challenging behaviours, mental health issues, and addictions. We currently have a high demand for homes with a couple, MALE care providers and ideally NO CHILDREN with a separate suite or space to welcome an individual with a disability into their home. Home Sharing involves assisting individuals with their everyday lives in a holistic manner WITHIN YOUR OWN HOME.

Prospective Care Providers should:

** Be comfortable working individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals

** Have a minimum of one year experience working with individuals with disabilities

** Have a minimum of one year of medical and/or community support experience (i.e. care aide, nursing, community support work, mental health worker, addiction counsellor, social work, etc.)

** Experience working with an individual with difficult/challenging behaviours

**Be comfortable with addictions and substance abuse

**Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training an asset

Additional Qualifications (or willing to obtain):

** Emergency First Aid (Adult Care)

** CPR (level A)

** A clear criminal record check

** Food Safe Certificate

** A negative TB test

** A Valid BC Driver's License, and a driver's abstract from ICBC