Cado - Community Support Worker - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Alternative Support Services

Calgary Alternative Support Services

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Job Title:
CADO Community Support Worker

Reports To:
Community Support Coordinator (Client Specific)

Last Revised:
March 16, 2023

Job Summary
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 schedule for this position will be Monday and Thursday, from 11:00 to 14:00, totalling 6 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities to:

Client

Establish respectful and professional boundaries while developing positive working relationships with clients;
To assist clients in the development and monitoring of goals and objectives indicated in their Individual Support Plan (ISP);
To support individuals in specifically identified areas to live independently or increase independence in the community. This may include daily living skills, community inclusion, recreation & leisure activities, and management of healthrelated matters as directed by the client coordinator;
Establish and maintain a positive professional working relationship with client guardians and other client supports where applicable.

Agency

Understand and adhere to CASS Policies & Procedures and program specific expectations as defined in program Operations Manuals;
Complete client and agency specific paperwork in a timely fashion.

This includes, but is not limited to, the submission of:

Monthly timesheets
Monthly expenses
Client Monthly Summaries
Hazard Reports
Staff Incident & Near Miss Reports
Client Incident Reports
Actively participate in the CASS Health & Safety program, and 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

Culture

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

Training Requirements & Development
The schedule below outlines the core training and on boarding requirements for all CADO Community Support Workers. Additional training may be assigned by the Coordinator depending on the support needs of the client.

These additional training requirements, when assigned, will become mandatory for the duration of the support provided to those specific individuals.

Core Training and Onboarding Requirements Completion Date Renewal Times Location
Police Check & Vulnerable Sectors Check First day of hire Every three years Calgary Police Service
Proof of full immunization against COVID-19 First day of hire One-time Completion Provincial government
Basic First Aid/Emergency First Aid - CPR/AED 60 days of hire Every three years OHS Certified Partner
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 60 days of hire Every three years In-House Class
Abuse Awareness Training 60 days of hire Every three years In-House Class
Occupational Health and Safety Awareness (Alberta) 60 days of hire One-time Completion Online Course
Using a Fire Extinguisher Training 60 days of hire One-time Completion Online Course
WHMIS 2015 Training 60 days of hire One-time Completion Online Course
Introduction to Your Role 60 days of hire One-time Completion Online Course
Challenging Behaviours Level 1 60 days of hire One-time Completion Online Course
Challenging Behaviours Level 2 60 days of hire One-time Completion In-House Class
Workplace Violence & Harassment 60 days of hire One-time Completion Online Course
Infection Prevention & Control Training 60 days of hire One-time Completion Online Course
Trauma-Informed Care Training 60 days of hire One-time Completion Online Course
Harm Reduction Training 60 days of hire One-time Completio