Community Support Worker Iii Complex Needs - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Alternative Support Services

Calgary Alternative Support Services

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Calgary, Canada

2 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 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.

We have a temporary part-time position working 12 hours per week of direct client support.
A vehicle and a valid driver's licence is a requirement for this position.
This posting will close on May 1, 2024.
Program Summary
The Calgary Alternative Poss-Abilities (CAPA) program supports a strengths-based, client-directed approach to service.

We endeavor to assist adults by providing support and advocacy with systems navigation and access, development of community connections, and personal empowerment.

We offer personal empowerment through support and advocacy with systems navigation and access and community connections as well as case management and service coordination.

The domains of focus include:
assessment, finance, housing, justice, employment, education, parenting, relationships, and health.
Job Summary

The Relief Community Support Worker III (Relief CSW3) is an essential role to the service Calgary Alternative Support Services Inc.

(CASS) provides to clients.

This role supports clients presenting with complex needs 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 Relief CSW3 also provides quality supports to ensure 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.

Models of support are developed and provided to clients utilizing best practices and individualized planning.

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 by instruction provided by Coordinator;
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
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

Key Relationships & Stakeholders

Client:
Individual receiving support through CASS.

Our obligations include ensuring we are providing positive and focused support that are aligned with the client needs and goals while ensuring the client is as safe as necessary.

Community Support Coordinators:

Responsible for developing services, hiring and monitoring of all staffing supports while maintaining high quality of service for the clients.

Development and design of Individual Service Plans, Risk Assessments and Behavioural Support Plans for the clients supported, with an emphasis on person centered planning and strength-based goals.

Guardians:
An individual (private or public funded) appointed by the Court to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults who need assistance with or are no longer