Homeshare Coordinator

**General Job Requirements**:
These broad job expectations are consistent with those for all front-line staff and program manager positions within Kardel.
- To interact effectively with the people supported, both in the provision of direct care and in other personal interactions.
- To support and promote the relationships of the people supported with their family and friends
- To support and promote a friendly and effective working relationship with other Kardel staff.
- To support and promote a friendly and effective working relationship with CLBC representatives, related professionals, and staff from other agencies who are within the person’s support network.
- To contribute positively to staff meetings/committees, special events, and other agency projects/initiatives.
- To take additional relevant training according to personal needs and/or supervisor recommendations.
- To be aware of new developments and trends within the field, to be aware of other related services/agencies, to explore innovative support options, and to collaborate with other stakeholders in support of coordinated, efficient and effective service delivery.

**Specific Job Requirements**:

- To be responsible for the development of residential placements within the Homeshare Model.
- Reviewing/accepting referrals from CLBC
- Recruiting, matching, and orienting Homeshare Providers

All necessary documents including Home Study and Written Report
- Monitoring Homeshares according to Kardel and CLBC standards
- Coordinate meetings to develop/review Person-Centred Plan (PCP) with involvement of individual supported, HS Provider and other stakeholders.
- Develop transition plans in anticipation of a change in residential setting
- To provide a facilitation and support role, as necessary, to ensure the timely engagement of appropriate professionals. To maintain active liaison with HSCL and/or DDMHT where person supported has complex needs
- To connect with Community Inclusion programs/services, with which the supported individual is, or may become, engaged in, on an as needed basis.
- To engage with HS Providers and Individuals in “issues management” pertaining to the quality and stability of HS placements.
- To document changes in the disability related support needs and to communicate these to CLBC to inform their planning and funding decisions.
- To support and develop networking opportunities for Homeshare Providers; to be aware of and facilitate training opportunities for Homeshare Providers.
- Where feasible, to liaise with other Host Agencies (Homeshare Coordinators) in the same community.
- To review and approve monthly payments and other expense reports (invoices) related to Homeshares (including withdrawals from client trust accounts administered by Kardel). To provide written notice to Accounting Department of new contracts, cancellations, and material changes to existing contracts.
- To promote Home Share services with CLBC, families and community at large.
- To review and recommend revision of Policy and Procedure related to Homeshare (provide input to Director Quality Assurance)
- To establish and maintain accreditation systems and documentation related to Home Shares in order to ensure that the Home Share Program meets all the requirements for accreditation.

**Hours of Work**:
This is an excluded, salaried position based on an PT 30 hours per week. Hours of work are generally between the hours of 0830 to 1630, Monday to Friday, although the Coordinator may be expected to make adjustments from time to time in work schedule to accommodate to the needs and the availability of Homeshare providers and other stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:
**Education, Training and Experience**
- Post-secondary education in a related field
- Two years previous work experience in an environment working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Administrative and supervisory experience is preferred.

Job Skills and Abilities
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Understanding of the community living service network
- Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently.

Additional Requirements
- A valid Class V driver’s license and driver’s abstract
- A valid First Aid/CPR certificate
- Tuberculosis screening
- Criminal Records Check
- Home office may be required.
- Reliable vehicle
- Covid vaccination(s)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $31.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Are you fully vaccinated against Covid 19?

Work Location: One location