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Direct Service Support Relief Staff - Stepping Stone Manor |
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Date Submitted: |
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25 April 2024 |
Company Name: |
Calgary Alternative Support Services (CASS) |
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Job Type: |
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Paid Employment |
Job Location: |
Stepping Stone Manor, 222 15th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Req #46 |
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Job 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.
This posting closes on May 8, 2024. To view a complete job description, please click Direct-Service-Support-Relief-Staff-Stepping-Stone-Manor-Req-46-3.pdf |
Education Required: |
- Post-secondary education of a degree or diploma in the Human Services sector
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An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered
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Maintains and utilizes current Emergency or Standard First Aid that includes
CPR/AED
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A current police information check with a vulnerable sectors search that is
satisfactory to CASS
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Skills Requirements: |
- Ability to work with and serve a highly diverse population. Demonstrated
respect and appreciation for diversity of all types including tenants,
community and other staff
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Must be highly motivated and a self-starter
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Ability to manage and balance role responsibilities and interpersonal dynamics
in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
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Ability to approach situations with positivity and manage time and stress
effectively
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Ability to mediate and negotiate difficult situations
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Knowledge of the psychosocial rehabilitation model
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Working knowledge of harm reduction, Housing First philosophy and practice and
Critical Time Management
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Practical and theoretical knowledge in Mental health and substance abuse
profiles and challenges resulting from these
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Knowledge of chronically and episodically homeless, and the critical challenges
faced by this population
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Knowledgeable of Provincial legislation impacting mental health and addictions
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Proficient in MS Office programs including Word, Excel and email
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Strong verbal and written communications
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
Other Required Skills
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vehicle and valid driver's license is an asset
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Other Requirements: |
This position falls under the Caregivers Act. For full details please visit
the site below:
Caregivers – Employment standards exceptions | Alberta.ca
Bill 2: An Act to Make Alberta Open for Business
https://www.alberta.ca/es-exceptions-caregivers.aspx
Referral Program: If you have been referred by an existing CASS staff
member, please indicate who referred you in your cover letter so that they can
be rewarded.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position,
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please. |
Salary Requirement: |
$21.00-$24.00/Hourly |
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