Position: Part Time Home Share Coordinator

City: Kamloops

Number of Positions: 1

Posting Date: April 8, 2024

Closing Date: Until Filled

Salary: $35.50

Automobile: Required

Nature:

• This position is multifaceted in scope but centers on an overall goal of home sharing as a means to enhance the quality of life for the Individuals Receiving Services (Individuals) and promoting continuity of care for adults who have developmental disabilities.
• It includes a duty foremost to the Individuals and to their caregivers; however also includes the family members of Individuals, other coordinators/team leaders, the funding agency and to ensure the Home Share Program provides support within the set values of the organization.
• It includes, but is not limited to, promoting, screening, processing, matching, facilitating, training, supporting, monitoring, problem solving and meeting set standards.

Qualifications And Experience:

• BSW/RN or equivalent background/experience
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (Mandt) or equivalent
• Clear Criminal Record for the purposes of working with Vulnerable Adults
• Courses related to Disabilities
• Knowledge of program delivery
• Valid Emergency Level First Aid Certificate with Adult CPR component
• Counseling courses preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years related experience
• Administrative and supervisory experience
• Contract interpretation knowledge and experience
• Accreditation or organizational standards experience
• Training or experience in performance management
• Experience in crisis management
• Experience working with funding agencies
• Experience facilitating working groups
• Experience managing finances
• Proposal Development experience is an asset

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ongoing recruitment and retention of home share and respite providers, formally and informally
• Support in all aspects of the application process for potential caregivers and Individuals
• Provide support (including emotional) with transition planning to individuals and family members
• Determine support needs of individuals
• Screen, process and approve potential caregivers and match individuals accordingly
• Create and/or update Individual’s documentation
• Ensure and support caregivers in meeting contractual reporting requirements
• Ensure reporting and contract requirements to CLBC are met
• Information brokering of any changes to standards, etc.
• Conduct formal assessments and informal monitoring of resources to ensure required standards are maintained
• Provide ongoing support (including emotional) to Individuals, caregivers and family members
• Coordinate and attend significant meetings
• Liaise with the community, government, families, officials, professionals, academic institutions and organization staff to promote community involvement in the program
• Work in collaboration with all member of the Dengarry Team
• Work closely and collaborate with funding and referral agencies
• After hour support may be required or deemed necessary

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Effective problem solving and crisis management skills
• Effective transition planning skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated coaching skills
• Efficient organizational skills
• Ability to self-direct
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team setting, facilitating group processes
• Ability to work independently and in isolated settings
• Effective interviewing, assessment and analytical skills
• Proficiency in the use of a computer and various software programs
• Ability to work within an identified budget
• Effectively maintain financial accountability

Schedule:

Scheduled Hours           Hours Per Day

Sunday          OFF

Monday          0900-1500                 6

Tuesday         0900-1500                  6

Wednesday   0900-1500                   6

Thursday       0900-1500                   6

Friday            0900-1500                   6

Saturday        OFF

Regularly Scheduled Hours Per Week    30

Additional Information

• This position comes with full health and welfare benefits once completion of the qualifying period.
• There is reimbursement for mileage when using your own vehicle.
• The successful applicant will participate in an on-call rotation.
• Day trips – out of town travel may be required.
• Training opportunities are provided.

Applying:

• All interested applicants must submit their resume to:
• Henrietta Kerekes, Home Share Manager at [email protected]