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 will close on February 1, 2024.
Program Summary
Langin Place facilitates connections and opportunities that promote personal development and inclusive communities for adults (with no dependents in their care) experiencing mental health and/or addictions issues who have a history of chronic or episodic homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Langin Place is a partnership between Calgary Housing Company, the Calgary Homeless Foundation, and Calgary Alternative Support Services.
Job Summary
Primary responsibility: Eviction Prevention
Secondary responsibility: Tenant goal achievement
The Direct Service Support Staff and Relief Staff are responsible for providing direct service delivery to individuals residing in Langin Place and/or Stepping Stone Manor using a housing first philosophy and harm reduction approach. Through a team approach, in conjunction with Case Managers, this role serves to support tenants in preventing eviction. As well, this role will work with Case Managers to support goal achievement as stated in the Personal Service Plan.
This role will be paired with specific tenants & Case Managers to ensure success in stable housing.