Relief III Support Worker

CASS Human Resources•Calgary, AB

4d•CA$24 - CA$26•Onsite

About The Position

The field of human services provides meaningful work. What you do has a purpose, and you know it directly impacts and contributes to an individual’s well-being while supporting the development of more inclusive communities which benefit everyone. Calgary Alternative Support Services (CASS) recognizes that the people we employ are our single greatest asset. We endeavour to recruit and mentor human service professionals with talent and commitment for disability advocacy and community engagement. We have three (3) relief positions located in Calgary. A relief role has no guaranteed minimum number of weekly hours but on an as-needed basis. The Calgary Alternative Day Options (CADO) program is a community-based day program serving adults with disabilities. The program occurs in inclusive settings which allow natural interaction with a variety of people. Clients can choose to do one or more of the following: self employment, volunteering, recreation & leisure. For each of these options, clients are supported to set goals, develop new skills, and create natural supports within the community. The Relief III provides quality design and delivery within the Calgary Alternative Day Options Program (CADO).

Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong verbal and written communications
Ability to approach situations with positivity
Ability to adapt communication styles
Display patience
Post secondary education in Human Services
A current Basic First Aid/Emergency First Aid certification that includes CPR/AED
A current Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Search that is satisfactory to CASS. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with CASS

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred
A vehicle and valid driver's license are considered assets

Responsibilities

Ensuring that program content and delivery processes conform to a high ethical standard, exemplary standards of practice, the Mission, Vision and Mandate of the Agency and the requirements of funding contracts
Ensuring models of support are developed and provided to clients utilizing best practices and individualized planning
Establish and maintain a positive professional working relationship with client guardians and client supports where applicable
Provide direct support to a caseload of clients
Develop Individual Support Plans (ISP) that are individualized and based on specific client needs, desires and goals
Ensure client preferences are reached to the fullest extent possible
Collaborate/communicate with family, guardians, and other necessary professionals
Support relationships between clients, their support network and other community members
Input case notes into CASS database; PEAK
Research community resources that can help support the client’s current desires and needs
Design and delivery of day services
Ensure all documentation is submitted in a timely manner
Participate in staff meetings when required
Maintain all mandatory training
Participating individual service plans
Work closely with the Community Support Coordinator/designate and team; Provide regular updates regarding any changes/concerns pertaining to the caseload of clients
Model and demonstrate CASS values in all interactions with clients, staff and community
Demonstrate respect and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate an ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
Conduct duties in a fair, ethical, transparent manner with honesty and integrity in accordance and familiarity with CASS Policies and Procedures, Code of Ethics for Rehabilitation Professionals and other applicable professional bodies
Embody the core values of CASS