Supportive Neighbour position Residential Services

Calgary Alternative Support Services Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Calgary Alternative Support Services Inc. is seeking a Supportive Neighbour in the North West of Calgary.

This on-call contractor role supports adults with developmental disabilities in their own homes, helping with daily tasks and goal attainment from ISP plans. As a contractor, you will provide flexible, client-centered assistance including home maintenance, errands, medical appointments, reminders, and community participation while maintaining safety and privacy.

Qualifications

• Maintains Emergency/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED.
• Current police information check with a vulnerable sectors search satisfactory to CASS.
• Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call support to adults with developmental disabilities in their own homes.
• Assist with home maintenance, grocery shopping, medical appointments, reminders, community inclusion, and advocacy.
• Work as a contractor with flexibility and responsiveness to client needs.

Skills

First Aid CPR/AED

Driver's license & vehicle

Education

Diploma or equivalent in Disability Studies

Job description

We have one (1) Supportive Neighbour position available in the North West of Calgary.

A vehicle is required for this position.

Supportive Neighbour (SN)

A Supportive Neighbour (SN) is a support model in which a client is supported on an on-call basis in their own home, and the SN is classified as a contractor. 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. SNs will receive a T4A tax form each year, must declare their income and are responsible for all taxes payable.

The SN position provides supports to an adult with a developmental disability living in their own home. The type of support that the SN provides to the client depends on the individual's support needs. Clients will identify their goals in their Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings and SN will assist them in achieving these goals. Support can include, but is not limited to, home maintenance, grocery shopping, medical appointments, reminders, community inclusion and advocacy.

The client and Supportive Neighbour will live within an acceptable distance of each other to ensure expedient and accessible contact to supports, especially in the case of emergency. This position requires ongoing and constant flexibility from the support provider.

Required

• 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

Experience

• Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred

Required Education

• Diploma or equivalent experience in Disability Studies

Other Required Skills

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