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SUPPORTIVE ROOMMATES: Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region
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Impact Statement
By sharing your time and gifts with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, you would be contributing to a community where everyone belongs.
Best serving our community requires greater diversity of background and personal experiences. Applicants with lived experiences with mental health, disability, or who identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply, and to seek accommodations as required to support their candidacy.
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Description
Supportive Roommates are an integral support to the Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program in providing daily, shared-living support to an adult with a developmental disability. In this model, there will be one adult supported in an apartment living with 1-2 Supportive Roommates who will serve as primary support throughout their living time together.
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 21+
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Health Care / Wellness, Mentoring / Tutoring
Skill(s): Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Problem Solving, Accountability, Empathy, Respect, Flexibility
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: All training provided by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region: First Aid/CPR-C; Inclusion Workshop; Additional skills based on individual needs. All volunteers must complete an interview and screening process, including a Vulnerable Sector check.
Working Conditions:
Accessibility: Support volunteers with special needs, Support Newcomers
Transportation: Car required
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Time Commitment
Duration: 1 year or more
Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening, Anytime
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http://www.eafwr.on.ca
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Michelle Scala Grace
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519-741-0190 Ext. 253
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91 Moore Avenue Kitchener, N2H 3S4
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Kitchener,Waterloo
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