Cympact: A Community Impact Foundation is a Calgary-based, registered non‑profit organization founded on the tenets of connection, collaboration and co‑development. By partnering with established and new‑to‑social‑housing owners, investors, charities and individuals, Cympact plans to tackle the challenges and gaps within the existing housing landscape. From sourcing housing to operating facilities and programs, Cympact is excited to partner with existing charitable organizations to co‑develop a variety of projects within Calgary's housing environment.

Mental Health Support Specialist

Program

Program Overview

Calgary Respite House is a short stay home in the community for people experiencing suicidal crisis; it is an alternative to hospital. Calgary Respite House offers a 3-5-night stay with peer support, referrals to resources, and programming. Programming includes safety planning, recovery planning, and skills to help manage suicidality. Calgary Respite House is operated by Cympact: A Community Impact Foundation and supported by Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division and Centre for Suicide Prevention.

TWO PERMANENT PART TIME POSITIONS

1. Thursday, Friday & Saturday Awake‑Overnight (midnight - 08:00am) or

2. Friday, Saturday & Sunday Awake‑Overnight (12:30am - 08:30am)

Onsite Only, NW Calgary

Reports to Calgary Respite House Manager

Overview

The Mental Health Support Specialist works directly with guests who are in suicidal crisis and are unable to return safely to their current living arrangements,



but do not require support in an acute mental health care setting. The Mental Health Support Specialist works with the Manager and Peer Support Specialist to provide direct care and support to the guests during their short stay in the facility. The Mental Health Support Specialist will support with Crisis Intervention and De‑escalation when needed.

Duties

- Help provide a safe, warm and welcoming setting for people experiencing suicidal crisis
- Support guests to create safety and recovery plans
- De‑escalate situations with guests who are in suicidal crisis
- Connect guests to appropriate Respite and community supports, as needed
- Complete documentation, as required
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Standards
- Follow all Calgary Respite House policies and procedures
- Manage workload aligned with standard operating procedures and policies
- Minor housekeeping and meal preparation
- Other duties as required

Essential Experience and Training

Required:

- Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant Human Services disciplines, with at least 2 years of experience working with individuals in suicidal crisis; or,
- A recognized Diploma in social work or other relevant Human Services disciplines, with at least 5 years of experience working with individuals experiencing suicidal crisis

An Asset:

- Lived experience of mental health challenges and/or suicide crisis
- Crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and conflict resolution experience
- Current Non‑violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), De‑Escalation, or similar recognized training

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📌 Mental Health Support Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Cympact: A Community Impact Foundation
📍 Calgary