Job Description

Who we are:

Spectrum Society assists adults with developmental disabilities to enjoy full lives in community, supported by networks of family, friends and allies.

What we offer:

- Competitive wages
- Hands-On Training
- Group Benefit package to all employees working 20 hours or more in a permanent position; includes extended Health/Dental, MSP and MPP
- Promotion of lifelong learning with ongoing training and advancement opportunities
- Annual Events to bring everyone together; people we support, their families and our team

Start Date:

December 27, 2025

Expected Hours of Work:

Sunday to Friday, 6:30 pm to 8 am (overnight), and every last Sunday of the Month 8 am -8 am (24 hrs).

Position Status:

Permanent Full-Time

Highlights:

The salaried caregiver role is a unique opportunity, with a contract to be a foster parent employee. The salaried caregiver will share a home with an individual with a disability, living together in the person's home. The salaried caregiver provides support and companionship to the individual, working as part of a collaborative team that includes community support workers, professional supports, and of course the individual and their families.

Finding the right match and creating a supportive home environment that feels as natural as possible is the goal.

The expectation is that you will live with the individual in their home and that this will be your principal place of residence.

About this opportunity:
- we are looking for someone to share a two bedroom apartment on Granville Island.
- E is a woman in her 30's who loves music, her I Pad, getting out and exploring her neighbourhood and Vancouver
- E uses a wheelchair but is able to walk with some assistance so the home is wheelchair accessible.
- would suit someone who has interests outside of the home (a second part-time job, school etc) as you would have daytime hours off (see hours of work above).

Comprehensive group benefits package available upon successful completion of probationary period (3 months).

Duties and Responsibilities:

As this is a roommate position it is not a shift that you would be working but spending time with E in the evening preparing dinner, watching a movie, visiting friends. Spending time together.

Reports to:

Program Manager

Rate of Pay:

$2300 / month (tax free) + $200 grocery allowance

Probation:

3 months

Preferred Training or Experience:

- would suit someone who has interests outside of the home (a second part-time job, school etc) as you would have daytime hours off (see hours of work below).

- must be comfortable with personal care.

Specific Training or Experience Required:

Supporting People who get anxious Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others. Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,300.00 per month

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care Work from home
Work Location: In person