We have one (1) temporary full-time position for maternity leave coverage located in Calgary.
Start date is December 15, 2025, end date is December 26, 2026.
Working days Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30, flexibility may be required. Total hours of work per week are 37.5.
This posting closes on December 3, 2025.
Program Summary
CAES assists job-seekers to overcome barriers, understand workplace culture and fill the personnel needs of inclusive employers in Calgary.
CAES works with each client to identify their ideal work setting and employment support needs. Job interviews and employment placement are facilitated in accordance with the client’s goals. We then provide ongoing follow-up support to both the client and the employer in order to strengthen their skills and working relationship as well as ensure job satisfaction and retention.
Job Summary
This position’s function is to facilitate job search and employment for adults with disabilities. Liaising with the business community in order to develop job opportunities and employer partnerships is a primary function. Employer engagement and community education is a significant, ongoing element of this position, as is caseload management.
This position requires equal amounts of autonomous work to engage with jobseekers with disabilities and employers, as well as extensive teamwork with a diverse group of colleagues. Ideal candidates will be creative advocates who are passionate about community engagement, motivated to work collaboratively, and open and receptive to continuous growth.
Key Responsibilities to:
Client
Support clients to develop an understanding of their unique characteristics in relation to career choices
Support clients to identify interests, values, skills, and strengths, aptitudes and lifestyle factors in relation to work culture
Support clients to mitigate barriers, using existing supports and community resources/options
Build client capacity with regard to job search strategies and interview skills
Support clients with career planning, job search, and labour market participation
Facilitate traditional job placement, and/or job carving
Facilitate job shadows and/or paid work experience to increase client capacity
Build, and maintain strong, positive employer relationships to support inclusion
Support employers with inclusive recruitment and onboarding strategies
Advocate for employees, and employers, with regards to human rights and legislative requirements for persons with disabilities
Advocate to ensure full understanding of work requirements, as well as, rights and privileges
Provide employee, and employer with strategies and resources to meet goals and expectations
Facilitate informed decision making throughout service continuum
Caseload Management
Facilitate a minimum of 16 client-directed, sustainable job placements, per year
Acquire job interviews for CAES Candidates and provide interview support
Develop working partnerships with business and other human services organizations
Conduct service reviews with Program Management, where required
Work in collaboration with colleagues to facilitate employment outcomes
Coach and design workplace accommodations to support job retention
Verbal and written communications with clients, team members and support networks
Agency/Program
Ensure program content and delivery processes conform to a high ethical standard, exemplary standards of practice, and the Mission, Vision and Mandate of the Agency
Promote program and job seekers to employers to secure appropriate job matches
Prepare and co-facilitate Diversity Presentations for business
Develop, coordinate, and facilitate program workshops and related activities
Case management and adherence to specific funder requirements
Perform related administrative tasks: file maintenance, information distribution, team meetings, strategic planning, etc.
Perform related administrative tasks: expense claims, timesheets, etc.
Adhere and contribute to the Program Operations Manual
Promote inclusion – participate in promoting successes via CAES website
Participate on a CASS committee
Seek out training and development opportunities to develop areas of opportunities
Participate in local conferences to stay up to date in industry leading initiatives and best practices
Culture
Model and demonstrate CASS values in all interactions with clients, staff, and community
Demonstrate respect and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate an ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
Conduct duties in a fair, ethical, transparent manner with honesty and integrity in accordance and familiarity with CASS Policies and Procedures, Code of Ethics for
Rehabilitation Professionals, and other applicable professional bodies
Embody the core values of CASS
Actively participate in, and champion, agency culture and change management initiatives with positivity and adherence
Champion initiatives of the Senior Leadership Team
Communication
This position engages in extensive internal and external interactions and communications. A high degree of professionalism and sensitivity is required. Participation in the following communication mechanisms is required:
Client intake/informational meetings
Regular CAES team meetings – minute taking, stat reporting, etc.
Scheduled CASS office organizational meetings
Program planning meetings
Development and contribution of content for the CAES and CASS social media platforms
Understanding of and ability to communicate the Business case for hiring a person with a disability
Required Education
A degree or diploma in the Human Services sector or a related field, (or commensurate experience) is required
Other Required Skills
A vehicle and valid driver's license are required as travel throughout the city and surrounding area is required
