Relief Community Support Worker - Day Options Program

Calgary Alternative Support Services Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Calgary Alternative Support Services Inc in Calgary requires a General Relief Worker to assist adults with disabilities within the Calgary Alternative Day Options program. You will help clients pursue goals, develop skills, and participate in community activities in inclusive settings.

This relief position has no guaranteed minimum hours and works on an as-needed basis. You will establish boundaries, provide guidance on emotional support and daily living skills, and coordinate with ISP goals.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Services is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate clearly.
• Experience or knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Current Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED is preferred.
• A police information check with a vulnerable sectors search satisfactory to CASS is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish respectful and professional boundaries with clients.
• Assist clients in developing and monitoring ISP goals.
• Support individuals in daily living skills and community inclusion.
• Maintain positive relationships with guardians and client supports.
• Complete required paperwork and participate in health and safety programs.

Skills

Confidentiality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Patience

Disability awareness

First aid/CPR

Police check

Education

Post secondary education in Human Services

Job description

We have one (1) relief position located in Calgary.

A relief role has no guaranteed minimum number of weekly hours but on an as-needed basis.

This posting closes on October 10, 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 CADO General Relief Worker is an essential role to the service Calgary Alternative Support Services Inc. (CASS) provides to clients. This role supports clients to build a strong sense of empowerment; the ability to make positive decisions and help establish themselves as a part of their community; and provide development and stability in our client’s daily activities.

This role is responsible for establishing professional boundaries with the client; providing guidance to the client regarding emotional support, daily living skills, and engaging with community resources based on the goals laid out in their Individual Support Plan (ISP).

Key Responsibilities to:

Client

• Establish respectful and professional boundaries while developing positive working relationships with clients;
• To assist clients in the development and monitoring of goals and objectives indicated in their Individual Support Plan (ISP);
• To support individuals in specifically identified areas to live independently or increase independence in the community. This may include daily living skills, community inclusion, recreation & leisure activities, and management of health-related matters as directed by the client coordinator;
• Establish and maintain a positive professional working relationship with client guardians and other client supports where applicable.

Agency

• Understand and adhere to CASS Policies & Procedures and program specific expectations as defined in program Operations Manuals;
• Responsible for checking email communications at the beginning of every shift;
• Complete client and agency specific paperwork in a timely fashion. This includes, but is not limited to, the submission of:
  • Monthly timesheets
  • Monthly expenses
  • Client Monthly Summaries
  • Hazard Reports
  • Staff Incident & Near Miss Reports
  • Client Incident Reports
• Actively participate in the CASS Health & Safety program, and adhere to Health &
• Safety policies in accordance to CASS policy & procedures and Alberta OHS legislation
• Maintain valid certification in all core training/employment requirements, and any additional training as assigned based on client support needs

Culture

• Model and demonstrate CASS values in all interactions with clients, staff, and community members
• Demonstrate respect and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders of the CASS organization
• Demonstrate an ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback

Key Knowledge and Skill Sets

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong verbal and written communications
• Ability to approach situations with positivity
• Ability to adapt communication styles
• Display patience
• Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred
• Maintains and utilizes current Emergency or Standard First Aid that includes CPR/AED
• A current police information check with a vulnerable sectors search that is satisfactory to CASS

Required Education

• Post secondary education in Human Services

Other Required Skills

• A vehicle and valid driver's license is considered an asset.

This position falls under the Caregivers Act. For full details please visit the site below:
Caregivers – Employment standards exceptions | Alberta.ca
https://www.alberta.ca/es-exceptions-caregivers.aspx