CARS - Supportive Neighbour Job at Calgary Alternative Support Services
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of marginalized population?
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.
Supportive Neighbour (SN)
CARS is looking for a Supportive Neighbor to support an individual with complex needs. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and passionate individual who is experienced in supporting populations at risk of or transitioning from homelessness, and who experience mental health, active addictions, disability, or other barriers and a demonstrated willingness to learn. The successful candidate will utilize, and be experienced in, a harm reduction and trauma informed approach. This role will include supporting this individual in systems navigation and overcoming barriers using a person centered and unconditional positive regard approach. This position is responsible for supporting this individual in meeting goals, maintaining housing (within a team approach), addressing health needs, among other duties.
The successful candidate will be a strong and effective communicator and demonstrate ability to work well within a team environment that can be fast paced and requires effective response to immediate crises. Experience working with addictions and risky behaviors is an asset. This position may include exposure to hazards (including potentially biological and sharp hazards) and will require familiarity and use of universal precautions and PPE.
A Supportive Neighbour (SN) is a support model in which a client is supported on an on-call basis in their own home, and the SN is classified as a sub-contractor. The sub-contractor is not an employee and therefore does not receive the same benefits as CASS employees, such as vacation time, health benefits or employment insurance contributions. SNs will receive a T4A tax form each year, must declare their income and are responsible for all taxes payable.
The SN position provides supports to an adult with a developmental disability living in their own home. The type of support that the SN provides to the client depends on the individual's support needs. Clients will identify their goals in their Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings and SN will assist them in achieving these goals. Support can include, but is not limited to, home maintenance, grocery shopping, medical appointments, reminders, community inclusion and advocacy.
The client and Supportive Neighbour will live within an acceptable distance of each other to ensure expedient and accessible contact to supports, especially in the case of emergency. This position requires ongoing and constant flexibility from the support provider.
CASS requires that all sub-contractors are current in the following mandatory training: (must be completed within 60 days of hire):
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
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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.
Supportive Neighbour (SN)
CARS is looking for a Supportive Neighbor to support an individual with complex needs. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and passionate individual who is experienced in supporting populations at risk of or transitioning from homelessness, and who experience mental health, active addictions, disability, or other barriers and a demonstrated willingness to learn. The successful candidate will utilize, and be experienced in, a harm reduction and trauma informed approach. This role will include supporting this individual in systems navigation and overcoming barriers using a person centered and unconditional positive regard approach. This position is responsible for supporting this individual in meeting goals, maintaining housing (within a team approach), addressing health needs, among other duties.
The successful candidate will be a strong and effective communicator and demonstrate ability to work well within a team environment that can be fast paced and requires effective response to immediate crises. Experience working with addictions and risky behaviors is an asset. This position may include exposure to hazards (including potentially biological and sharp hazards) and will require familiarity and use of universal precautions and PPE.
A Supportive Neighbour (SN) is a support model in which a client is supported on an on-call basis in their own home, and the SN is classified as a sub-contractor. The sub-contractor is not an employee and therefore does not receive the same benefits as CASS employees, such as vacation time, health benefits or employment insurance contributions. SNs will receive a T4A tax form each year, must declare their income and are responsible for all taxes payable.
The SN position provides supports to an adult with a developmental disability living in their own home. The type of support that the SN provides to the client depends on the individual's support needs. Clients will identify their goals in their Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings and SN will assist them in achieving these goals. Support can include, but is not limited to, home maintenance, grocery shopping, medical appointments, reminders, community inclusion and advocacy.
The client and Supportive Neighbour will live within an acceptable distance of each other to ensure expedient and accessible contact to supports, especially in the case of emergency. This position requires ongoing and constant flexibility from the support provider.
CASS requires that all sub-contractors are current in the following mandatory training: (must be completed within 60 days of hire):
- Abuse Awareness Training (Includes PDD Abuse Protocol)
- Basic First Aid - Level A CPR & AED or Intermediate 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
- Trauma-Informed Care Training via Open Future Learning
- Harm Reduction Training via CTRI
- Medication Administration (if the clients needs require it)
- Naloxone Training
- Infection Prevention and Control Training via HRDownloads
- A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to CASS
- Proof of full immunization against COVID-19 for the first day of work
- Completion of a CASS "Statement of Confidentiality"
- Completion of a "Confirmation of Understanding of the CASS Policy & Procedures"
- Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred
- Diploma or equivalent experience in Disability Studies
- A vehicle and valid driver's license is considered an asset
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
Please Note :
nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.