Community Resources Facilitator

Community Living Alternative Services (CLAS) is currently seeking an individual to fill the position of **Community Resource Facilitator (Disability Service Practitioner)** in our Community Support Program.

**Fast Facts**:
This is a caseload management position with a focus on connecting individuals to resources in the community, advocacy, and providing hands-on support. It is a full time position, primarily day shifts on weekdays, but does also require a somewhat flexible schedule depending on the needs of our individuals for after-hours appointments. Travel around Calgary and occasionally the surrounding communities is required, with a vehicle-use budget provided. **The pay for this role is between $43,500 and $47,500 based on sector-related education and experience.**

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Developing and implement Individualized Service Plans with Individual and their support networks
- Provide effective and flexible casework to individuals accessing our services
- Liaison between other community agencies and professionals
- Maintain Individuals files in a professional manner
- Ensure Agency polices and procedures are being followed

**You will bring**:
**-Heavy emphasis is placed on experience over education for this role**
- Hours/Availability: This is a Full Time position, office hours are 8:30 am-4:30 pm, however flexibility is required.
- Formal Education: Diploma/Degree in Rehabilitation or Human Services Studies preferred but not required. Other forms of education will also be considered.
- Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience in providing support to adults with cognitive/developmental disabilities. Experience with mental health issues is an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**:

- Ability to confidently provide frontline, face-to-face support with individuals with varying challenges (which range from multi-diagnoses to addictions and homelessness) in all age groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Requires the ability to work independently
- Flexibility to occasionally changing hours
- Must be able to identify issues, set priorities, and implement an appropriate plan of action
- Proven ability to work collaboratively

**Other Necessities**:

- Must have a reliable car, with personal liability insurance, and a minimum coverage of two million ($2,000,000.00) in third party liability coverages
- A valid Class 5 driver's license issued in Canada

**Why join our team?**

We offer a unique and exciting work environment, where you have the opportunity every day to make a positive impact on our individuals’ lives. We want to encourage you to do your best, so as a full-time employee of CLAS you can look forward to:

- A competitive starting salary based on your skills and experience
- A comprehensive Group Health benefits package and company pension plan
- 3 weeks of paid vacation time each year
- Travel budget for gas & vehicle expenses
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities in support of your personal and professional development goals

**To Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $43,500.00-$47,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- supportive care for persons with disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
- case management in the health care sector: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 driver's license issued in Canada (required)

Work Location: In person