Our supports remove barriers and open doors so people can engage fully in their communities.
Community Inclusion
This service is designed for people who require ongoing support to participate in community. People are supported to have a meaningful and purposeful day, based on their goals and preferences of activities. Activities may include volunteering, social/recreational opportunities, art groups, clubs, physical activities, or learning a new skill.
Community Inclusion services are often provided in small groups. People that attend are paired each day with another person and share support staff. They will meet at a small location intended to just be a meeting place or may be provided directly from the person’s home (home based Community Inclusion). Hours vary based on the client and support being provided.
To find out more about all Community Inclusion supports offered by SOCIS, contact our team.
Employer Supports
SOCIS supports neurodiverse job seekers find employment and realize their dreams of being fully included in community. We will focus on aligning your employment needs with the skills and interests of our applicants to ensure that the person you hire adds to the value of your business. Typically, support is provided Monday to Friday from 9:00 – 4:00. However, the employment team is available to work with job seekers and employers at times that are appropriate to provide on the job support if needed.
For more information on the Employment program, contact us today.
Supported Living
Supported Living services are designed for people who want to live in a home that SOCIS manages but would need ongoing support to do so. The amount and type of support varies, as people have different wants and needs. Some people may need minimal (10) hours of support each week while others may need up to 30 hours. Supported Living employees work with each person and their personal support network to learn about the things that matter to the person so that support can be tailored to meet their unique needs.
Support focuses on key areas such as:
- Learning how to cook
- Learning how to grocery shop
- Learning how to maintain a clean home
- Making the home safe and planning for and practicing handling emergencies
- Assistance with budgeting
- Finding a volunteer position
- Attending medical appointments
- Finding resources for emotional support
- Making decisions
As the person lives in their own home, our focus is also on helping to establish good practices so that they are safe and healthy in their home and community when SOCIS staff and personal support network members are not present. Service hours are typically scheduled during the day on weekdays. If needed, support can be provided on the weekend or in the evening. Hours are scheduled to match an individual’s needs and community activities.
Independent Living
Independent Living is a service option that provides support to people living independently in the community who require minimal assistance (up to 10 hours a week) in daily living. This service is available to people who own, lease, or rent their own homes. Independent Living provides targeted support through one-on-one sessions which can be in person or virtual.
Independent Living focuses on providing just the right amount of assistance for a person to optimize their independence so they can enjoy good health and wellbeing within their home and community. It’s intended to be supportive, not intrusive. It is meant to complement to the ways a person can successfully manage on their own and/or with other resources and natural supports. People must be able to manage their basic living skills on their own or through other supports.
Support focuses on key areas such as:
- Learning to budget and pay bills
- Improving cooking skills
- Learning how to maintain a home
- Creating a safe home and developing a plan for emergencies
- Finding and accessing medical and other healthcare supports
- Learning to use public transportation
Respite
SOCIS operates one respite bed at one of their staffed residential homes. This bed can be booked for short term accommodation and support for individuals and caregivers needing short-term respite. SOCIS also has community providers where respite may be provided within a family home as well. Fees are based on the needs of the individual and their involvement with CLBC.
Respite Contact
250-498-0309 ext 106
tmah@socisbc.ca
Affordable Living
SOCIS manages several low-cost rental housing units in Oliver, providing affordable living options for the community we serve. These units have been developed in partnership with SOAICL.
For further information on these units or other affordable housing options available in the community get in touch with us.
