Intermediate resource ID-ASD-PD
An intermediate resource (IR) is a living environment that accommodates individuals with an intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a physical disability (ID-ASD-PD) who have special needs and require a high and continuous level of support and assistance.
The IR contributes to the residents’ social integration or maintaining their presence in the community by providing a living environment adapted to their needs that is as close as possible to a real home. It offers support and assistance services based on the needs of the residents.
Why become an intermediate resource?
- To provide the necessary lodging, meals, support and assistance to individuals with an intellectual disability, ASD or a physical disability so they can live in the community and have a real home.
- To contribute to the personal development of these individuals.
- To create your own work project.
- To work in partnership with professionals while respecting the policies and values of the CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent.
Selection process
A selection process evaluates applicants according to the desired characteristics and the skills required to provide support and assistance services.
For some IRs, it’s mandatory to proceed through a public call for tenders. Applicants are evaluated through interviews based on the following five dimensions:
- Personal characteristics
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide general and specific support and assistance services
- Management skills
- Physical environment
Once the evaluation stage is completed, the institution quickly decides whether or not to enter into an agreement with the applicant to serve as an IR.