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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 three (3) relief positions located in Calgary.
A relief role has no guaranteed minimum number of weekly hours but on an
as-needed basis.
This posting closes on June 19, 2026.
Program Summary
The Calgary Alternative Day Options (CADO) program is a community-based day
program serving adults with disabilities. The program occurs in inclusive
settings which allow natural interaction with a variety of people. Clients can
choose to do one or more of the following: self employment, volunteering,
recreation & leisure. For each of these options, clients are supported to
set goals, develop new skills, and create natural supports within the
community.
Job Summary
The Relief III provides quality design and delivery within the Calgary
Alternative Day Options Program (CADO). The Relief III is responsible for:
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Ensuring 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
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Ensuring models of support are developed and provided to clients utilizing best
practices and individualized planning.
Key Responsibilities to:
Client
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Establish and maintain a positive professional working relationship with client
guardians and client supports where applicable
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Provide direct support to a caseload of clients
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Develop Individual Support Plans (ISP) that are individualized and based on
specific client needs, desires and goals
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Ensure client preferences are reached to the fullest extent possible
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Collaborate/communicate with family, guardians, and other necessary
professionals
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Support relationships between clients, their support network and other
community members
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Input case notes into CASS database; PEAK
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Research community resources that can help support the client’s current desires
and needs
Agency
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Design and delivery of day services
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Ensure 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
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Ensure all documentation is submitted in a timely manner
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Participate in staff meetings when required
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Maintain all mandatory training
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Work closely with PDD:
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Participating individual service plans
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Work closely with the Community Support Coordinator/designate and team; Provide
regular updates regarding any changes/concerns pertaining to the caseload of
clients
Culture
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Model and demonstrate CASS values in all interactions with clients, staff and
community
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Demonstrate respect and collaboration with all internal and external
stakeholders
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Demonstrate an ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced
feedback
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Conduct duties in a fair, ethical, transparent manner with honesty and
integrity in accordance and familiarity with CASS Policies and Procedures, Code
of Ethics for Rehabilitation Professionals and other applicable professional
bodies
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Embody the core values of CASS
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