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I started working at CASS in late August of 2013. A friend had suggested I apply to the day program, as I had been looking for work that wouldn’t suck my soul. I ended up getting the job as a Community Support Worker (CSW), and had a caseload of diverse individuals that taught me so…

What’s your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here?  My name is Lisa Kennedy and I am the Payroll Specialist at CASS. I have been at CASS since March 2020. What other roles have you had in the agency if any? I am currently working as the Lead…

What’s your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here? My name is Sylvie Turcotte. I started with CASS on March 28, 2022 as an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk.  What experience do you have providing direct support to people if any (doesn’t need to be in a work capacity, it…

What’s your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here? My name is Roma Kebede, I am the HR Generalist at CASS. I have been in this role since January 2020. What other roles have you had in the agency if any? Previous to my current position I was…

What’s your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here? My name is Matthew (Matt) Atkins and I’ve been working in my current role as Human Resources Administrator since January 2020. What other roles have you had in the agency if any? I started my career with CASS as…

What’s your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here? My name is Amy Thomas and I’m currently the Program Coordinator for CAPSH and have been in this position (albeit with different titles) for almost 4 years. What other roles have you had in the agency if any? I’ve…

What’s your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here? Terry Ginther, I am the reception relief and have been working in that position since 2012. What other roles have you had in the agency if any? I covered off for Money Matters in the past and am currently…

What’s your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here? My name is Tara Deschner, and I have been at reception for Calgary Alternative Support Services for 14 years this year. What other roles have you had in the agency if any? As Administration Staff have come and gone over…

What is your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here? My name is Mickey Ferguson, Director of CAPSH. I have been with CASS for 10 years and 9 months. The CAPSH program was created a couple of years ago to encompass Langin Place and Stepping Stone Manor, which…

What is your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here? My name is Radost Alexandrov and I have been with CASS since December 2008. Currently my role at CASS is Director of Finance. What other roles have you had with the agency? I have held different positions over…