Calgary Alternative Day Options is looking for an employment coach. Responsibilities will include becoming knowledgeable about the business, the customers, and the skills needed to operate the business. The successful applicant will research and facilitate product development and plan and implement marketing for the business in conjunction with the client and the vocation facilitator. Other duties include encouraging and facilitating the development of natural supports, keeping track of the business revenue and expenditures and annually create the client's Dreams and Goals Sheet including an ISP review.
Job requirements include calling in to verify attendance of self and assigned clients, liaising with clients' support networks and maintaining client files.
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Calgary Alternative Support Services is looking for an individual to fill the Community Service Coordinator position for the Poss-Abilities (CAPA) Program for an 8 month contract. The coordinator provides case management and coordination of services and serves as coach, mentor and ally for approximately 20 clients with complex needs who are marginally ineligible for PDD resources. The coordinator establishes relationships with clients and assists them to develop a life plan and strategies for successful community living. Additionally, the coordinator identifies community resources needed by clientele, negotiates access to them, facilitates connections to a range of supports, coordinates team efforts, tracks progress and monitors success. The coordinator ensures that program activities comply with the requirements of legislation, Agency Policies and Procedures and with funders' expectations.
Responsibilities will include taking in referrals, screening potential clientele, accepting eligible indivuduals, collecting information and setting up and maintaining client files. The successful candidate will advocate for and negotiate services and resources that stabilize basic needs, minimize risk factors, provide opportunities to experience success, and that serve to enhance abilities, strengths and skills. Other duties include administrative tasks, monitoring participant progress and creating reports as required.
Calgary Alternative Day Options is looking for a Community Support Partner, responsible for the client's daily activities. The successful applicant would focus on the client's dreams, goals and needs and support them to reach these goals, increase their strengths and reflect their interests. Other responsibilities will include an annual ISP review, assistance with program evaluation and some marketing activities.There are some administration tasks required with this position, including meetings, committee participation, monthly reports per client and up to date case notes.
Langin Place is supportive housing for single males who have trouble maintaining housing. They require a social worker with a strong understanding of mental health issues and diagnosis, addiction issues and homelessness. A strong knowledge of Social Work Standards of Practice, and Social Work Code of Ethics is a must. Providing support counselling, individual goal plans, crisis intervention and problem solving are on the daily schedule. Other responsibilities include advocacy, support and guidance with other agencies and referrals, landlord and tenant support and intervention and committee meetings. Some administration duties include the preparation of annual reports and stats, assessments, intakes and evaluations of new tenants, keeping daily activity records and computer input.
The residential team at Calgary Alternative Support Services is looking for a community outreach worker to provide support to three ladies in their home. Support is required for Saturday and Sunday from 3 - 9 pm. All residential based activities are required.
Only applicants suitable to work in this setting will be contacted for an interview - no phone calls please.
Calgary Alternative Residential Services is looking for an energetic individual for a female client. The hours are flexible and you would provide assistance with community resources and recreation and leisure activities. Emotional support and guidance will be required and time should be spent on exploring healthy lifestyle activities. The client will need support in attending all professional appointments.
The Residential team here at Calgary Alternative Support Services is looking for an enthusiastic male outreach support worker. The client will require supports to learn and maintain daily living skills such as meal planning and preparation and light house keeping. You will be required to provide emotional supports where needed and help with problem solving and safety skills. The client will also need assistance to explore and participate in community activities.
A 10 hour per week flexible position is available with our Calgary Alternative Residential Support Team. The energetic applicant will assist with developing independent living skills such as household maintenance, budgeting and cooking. The responsibilities will include exploring recreation and leisure opportunities and developing relationship skills such as boundaries.
Calgary Alternative Residential Services (CARS) is looking for an active, enthusiastic and energetic individual to fill an available Supportive Roommate position. The male client requires assistance with transportation around the city from time to time and the home must be near public transit - the roommate would be required to assist the client with becoming familiar with the transit system. The ideal individual would be comfortable with animals as the client is blind and has a seeing eye dog. Responsibilities of the position would also include helping the client become orientated to the new neighborhood, assistance with daily living skills, community inclusion as well as providing emotional support when needed.
Calgary Alternative Residential Services (CARS) is looking for an individual to provide supports live in supports to a female client as soon as possible. The ideal individual would be open to the client moving into their own home and would ideally also have experience working with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities of this position include support with household maintenance, budgeting, safe cooking skills, safe food storage and handling, hygiene supports, health supports, and emotional supports especially related to addictions.