Overview

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. | Expires Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:59 a.m.

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 perks 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.

Responsibilities

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). The provider supports clients in their homes based on education, availability, suitability, and level of expertise with specific support requirements, as well as the safety and suitability of the home and area of the city. The provider assists clients in achieving goals identified in their ISP and supports weekend or vacation breaks for the main caregiver by offering an alternate safe home.

Qualifications

- Knowledge in supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred

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 drivers license are considered assets

Benefits

The Out-of-Home Respite contractor is not an employee and does not receive the same benefits as CASS employees (e.g., vacation time, health benefits, or employment insurance contributions). This form of support is tax free by federal and provincial governments and is not subject to CPP or EI contributions. A T5007 tax form is provided each year and income must be declared. 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.

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📌 Out of Home Respite Residential Program (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Alternative Support Services
📍 Calgary