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Job Posting
Community Support Worker – CT0503
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours per Week: 32.5 hours/week
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Starting Wage $19.25/hour Upon Completion of 90-day Probation Wage $20.25/hour
Location: Calgary Area/Region
Calgary Alternative Day Options is seeking experienced, flexible and self-motivated staff to provide community access supports to a new individual in service, 5 days per week. Experience with supporting individuals with mental health concerns is considered an asset. Supports will focus on recreation and volunteer activities, and develop skills in daily living, self-motivation, self-advocacy, and self-awareness. A vehicle and knowledge of the city transit system (or a willingness to learn) are preferred.
The ability to help clients process their emotions, enthusiasm towards an active lifestyle, and being creative with finding community-inclusive activities are all considered assets. Previous experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities (including FASD and autism) is an asset. Flexibility, a sense of adventure, and a desire to learn new things and meet new people is mandatory.
The hourly rate begins at $19.25 and will increase to $20.25 upon completing a successful probationary period (90 days), completing mandatory training, and submitting complete documents. The schedule for this role will be Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Key knowledge and responsibilities include:
- Must be comfortable with planning activities
- Openness to creating weekly activity plans and sourcing out activities based on client interests
- Creating and engaging in recreational activities
- Support to find and maintain volunteer roles
- To assist the client in the development and monitoring of goals and objectives indicated in
- Individual Support Plan (ISP)
- To support individuals in specifically identified areas to live independently or increase independence in the community. This may include daily living skills, community inclusion, recreation & leisure activities, and management of health-related issues
- To comply with the client support contract
- To maintain a professional relationship with the client and guardian (if applicable).
- Written documentation to be completed and provided to direct supervisors in a timely manner, i.e., Monthly Summaries, Time Sheets, Critical Incident Reports
- Provide hands-on support and guidance to the client
- To liaise with other staff/sub-contractors, coordinators, or other community supports as required (i.e., natural supports, external agencies, advocacy groups, funders)
- Able to work with minimal supervision
Required Education:
Diploma or equivalent experience in Disability Studies
Required Training:
CASS requires that all employees, sub-contractors, practicum students, and volunteers are current in the following training: (must be completed within 60 days of hire)
- Abuse Awareness Training(Includes PDD Abuse Protocol)
- Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers (Alberta)*
- Using a Fire Extinguisher Training
- WHMIS 2015 Training
- Emergency First Aid – Level A CPR & AED or Standard First Aid – Level A CPR & AED
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Introduction to Your Role via Open Future Learning
- Challenging Behaviours via Open Future Learning
- Challenging Behaviours II: Forms and Policy
- Workplace Violence and Harassment
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Covid-19 Employee Health and Safety
- Trauma-Informed Care Training
- Harm Reduction Training
- Proof of Immunization Records – All new hires will be required to be fully immunized against COVID-19 for their first day of work
CASS also requires of every employee:
- A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check
- Completion of a “Statement of Confidentiality”
- Completion of a “Confirmation of Understanding of the CASS Policy & Procedures”
Experience:
Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred
Other Requirements:
A vehicle and knowledge of the city transit system (or a willingness to learn) are preferred.
How to apply?
Please email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@c-a-s-s.org and include your First Name, Last Name and Job Reference number in the subject line.
Alternative ways to submit your resume:
Fax: 403.283.0691
Mail: Calgary Alternative Support Services Attn: Jobs at CASS;
2335 - 30th Avenue NE Calgary Alberta, T2E 7C7
Only applicants suitable for the role will be contacted. No phone calls please.