Why Choose Home Share?

Epic Opportunities’ mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive in everyday life by providing holistic support and building inclusive communities. By choosing to live together in a Home Share, people can form deep connections, experience a sense of belonging, and enhance their overall quality of life. This style of community living promotes cooperation, shared experiences, and a more enriching life for everyone involved.

Who Can Be a Supportive Roommate?

Supportive Roommates bring a vibrant mix of cultural backgrounds and family dynamics. Whether you’re an individual, a couple, with kids or without, and living in the Winnipeg area, you can make a meaningful impact. Epic Opportunities seeks unique qualities in prospective Supportive Roommates to ensure a meaningful Home Share experience. As a Supportive Roommate it is important that you:

• Welcome and provide a nurturing home environment to an adult living with an intellectual or developmental disability, assisting them to make informed decisions and encouraging choice and decision-making.
• Dedicate time to building a personal connection, attend appointments together, and encourage involvement in community activities.
• Assist with daily care routines, ensuring a balanced lifestyle that includes work, personal time, leisure, social, and spiritual activities.
• Help individuals access inclusive community resources (e.g. medical, psychological, educational, etc.)
• Support the development of life skills to increase independence.
• Monitor and administer medications, schedule and attend medical appointments.
• Encourage self-advocacy and advocate on behalf of the individual when needed.
• Foster relationships with family, friends, and personal advocates.
• Work collaboratively with the coordinator, support network, and community members, ensuring effective communication.
• Meet all licensing regulations and guidelines, which may involve necessary accessibility and environmental considerations in the home, and securing the necessary checks and certifications.

Ideal Qualifications and Considerations:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Skilled in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as those who may have physical disabilities or mental health challenges.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to include the person within your family and social network.
• Assist with personal care and ensure ongoing supervision,  if required.
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification or experience supporting mental health an asset.
• Clear Child & Adult Abuse Registry Checks.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Valid Emergency First Aid & CPR certification.

This role requires dedication, empathy, and a strong commitment to effectively supporting and enhancing the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

If you think you have the distinct qualities and time to become a Supportive Roommate, please fill out our online application form.
For more information, contact us here.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries on the status of your application.