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Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours per Week: 32.5
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Starting Wage $19.25 Upon Completion of 90-day Probation Wage $20.25/hour
Location: Calgary Area/Region
Calgary Alternative Support Services (CASS) is a Not-For-Profit Human Service Agency founded in 1988 to support people with disabilities to escape segregation and discrimination and live, work, play, and contribute to their communities. CASS’s work combines advocacy, community development, and service to the people of Calgary.
Calgary Alternative Day Options is seeking experienced, flexible and self-motivated staff to provide community access supports to various individuals 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.
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 full-time roles will be Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Diploma or equivalent experience in Disability Studies
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)
CASS also requires of every employee:
Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred
A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required
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.
If you have been referred by an existing CASS staff member, please indicate who referred you in your cover letter so that you can both benefit from our referral program.
Alternative ways to submit your resume:
Fax: 403.283.0691
Mail: Calgary Alternative Support Services Attn: Jobs at CASS;
Suite 310 - 525 28th Street SE Calgary Alberta, T2A 6W9
Only applicants suitable for the role will be contacted. No phone calls please.