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 one (1) part-time position located in the SW and NW Calgary areas.
- Three days per week, totaling 14 hours per week.
- A vehicle is required for this position.
- This posting closes on July 3, 2026.
- Program Summary The Calgary Alternative Residential Services (CARS) program assists individuals with developmental disabilities to become more independent through skill acquisition, empowerment and full inclusion in society, thus improving their quality of life.
- The CARS program focuses on ‘person-centered planning’ – people supporting people – based on the individual’s needs.
- Through a self-directed process, the individual will be assisted in identifying areas of support that are important to them and will contribute towards their personal goals.
- 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).
- Key Responsibilities to: Client Establish respectful and professional boundaries while developing positive working relationships with clients Assist clients in the development and monitoring of goals and objectives indicated in their Individual Support Plan (ISP) Support individuals in specifically identified areas to live independently or increase independence in the community.
- This may include daily living skills, community inclusion, recreation and leisure activities, and management of health-related 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 Responsible for checking email communications at minimum once a week Complete client and agency specific paperwork in a timely fashion.
