Community Support Worker Residential Program (Permanent Part-Time)

CASS Human Resources•Calgary, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Support Worker (CSW) is an essential role to the service Calgary Alternative Support Services Inc. (CASS) provides to clients. This role supports clients to build a strong sense of empowerment, the ability to make positive decisions and help establish themselves as a part of their community, and provide development and stability in our client’s daily activities. This role is responsible for establishing professional boundaries with the client, providing guidance to the client regarding emotional support, daily living skills, and engaging with community resources based on the goals laid out in their Individual Support Plan (ISP). The CARS program assists individuals with developmental disabilities to become more independent through skill acquisition, empowerment and full inclusion in society, thus improving their quality of life. The CARS program focuses on ‘person-centered planning’ – people supporting people – based on the individual’s needs. Through a self-directed process, the individual will be assisted in identifying areas of support that are important to them and will contribute towards their personal goals.

Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong verbal and written communications
Ability to approach situations with positivity
Ability to adapt communication styles
Display patience
Diploma or equivalent experience in Disability Studies
A vehicle and valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

Establish respectful and professional boundaries while developing positive working relationships with clients
Assist clients in the development and monitoring of goals and objectives indicated in their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Support individuals in specifically identified areas to live independently or increase independence in the community. This may include daily living skills, community inclusion, recreation and leisure activities, and management of health-related matters as directed by the client coordinator
Establish and maintain a positive professional working relationship with client guardians and other client supports where applicable
Understand and adhere to CASS Policies & Procedures and program specific expectations as defined in program Operations Manuals
Responsible for checking email communications at minimum once a week
Complete client and agency specific paperwork in a timely fashion. This includes, but is not limited to, the submission of: Time entry through punching in and punching out within the Employee Management System, Monthly expenses, Client Monthly Summaries, Hazard Reports, Staff Incident & Near Miss Reports, Client Incident Reports, Appointment forms, tracking sheets, and any other client specific documentation
Adhere to Health & Safety policies in accordance to CASS policy & procedures and Alberta OHS legislation
Maintain valid certification in all core training/employment requirements, and any additional training as assigned based on client support needs
Model and demonstrate CASS values in all interactions with clients, staff, and community members
Demonstrate respect and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders of the CASS organization
Demonstrate an ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback