Out of Home Respite Residential Program

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Calgary Alternative Support Services Full time

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of marginalized populations?
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.
The Out-of-Home Respite position provides supports to an adult with a developmental disability living in their family home or in a Support Home (SHP). Out-of-Home Respite provider’s support clients in their homes based on the following attributes - education, availability, suitability and level of expertise with specific support requirements - as well as, the safety and suitability of the physical home and area of the city.
The specific type of support that the Out-of-Home Respite provides to the client depends on the individual's support needs and the identified purpose of the respite required. Clients will identify their goals in their Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings and the Out-of-Home Respite provider will assist them in achieving these goals. Support typically provides weekends or vacation breaks to the main care provider (family or SHP) and provides an alternate safe home to stay.
Experience
- Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred

Required Education
- Diploma or equivalent experience in Disability Studies

Other

**Required Skills**:

- Perform and submit a Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check for all parties over the age of 18 living in the home
- Basic First Aid - Level A CPR & AED
- A vehicle and valid driver's license are considered assets

Referral Program
If you have been referred by an existing CASS staff member, please indicate who referred you in your cover letter so that they can be rewarded through our referral program
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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