Out of Home Respite Residential Program at CASS Human Resources

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Disability Advocacy, Community Engagement, Support Provision, Developmental Disability Support, First Aid, CPR, AED, Police Information Check, Vulnerable Sector Check

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

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. An Out-of-Home Respite provider is a support model in which a client is supported in the home of the Out-of-Home Respite Provider, and support can either be consistently scheduled or on an as needed basis. The contractor is not an employee and therefore does not receive the same benefits as CASS employees, such as vacation time, health benefits or employment insurance contributions. This form of support is considered tax free by the federal and provincial governments, and is not subject to CPP or EI contributions. However, the Out-of-Home Respite provider will receive a T5007 tax form each year and must still declare their income. The Out-of-Home Respite position provides supports to an adult with a developmental disability living in their family home or in a Support Home (SHP). Out-of-Home Respite provider’s support clients in their homes based on the following attributes - education, availability, suitability and level of expertise with specific support requirements - as well as, the safety and suitability of the physical home and area of the city. The specific type of support that the Out-of-Home Respite provides to the client depends on the individual's support needs and the identified purpose of the respite required. Clients will identify their goals in their Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings and the Out-of-Home Respite provider will assist them in achieving these goals. Support typically provides weekends or vacation breaks to the main care provider (family or SHP) and provides an alternate safe home to stay. Experience Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred Required Education Diploma or equivalent experience in Disability Studies Other Required Skills Perform and submit a Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check for all parties over the age of 18 living in the home Basic First Aid – Level A CPR & AED A vehicle and valid driver's license are considered assets 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 through our referral program! 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.

Responsibilities

The Out-of-Home Respite provider offers support to an adult with a developmental disability, either consistently or as needed, by hosting the client in their own home. This support involves assisting the client in achieving goals outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP), often providing breaks for the main caregiver.