About Us

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Welcome to Care Human Services

Welcome to Care Human Services – People Empowering People. We are a proactive organization recognized for its commitment to excellence in providing inclusive and diverse services. Founded in 1969, our organization encompasses a variety of programs in the Disabilities Sector that serve Northwestern Alberta.

Land Acknowledgement

Care Human Services acknowledges that the land we provide our services on is located within the Treaty 8 Territory. Covering 840 000 square kilometers, the Treaty 8 Territory encompasses the ancestral homelands of the Woodland Cree, Dunneza (Beaver), Chipewyan, and Metis. We would like to express our gratitude to these diverse First Nations and Metis people and endeavor to respect the culture, traditions, and legacy that this land represents.

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Our Board of Directors

Care Human Services is fortunate to be guided by a team of individuals who are passionate about this organization. The Care Human Services Board of Directors is the legal authority for the agency – each Director is a trustee and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. The Care Human Services Board of Directors is a policy board, i.e. they set the general policy of the agency and monitor activities through the CEO to see that the agency remains on course. This is achieved through their involvement with Strategic Planning and monitoring progress towards goals identified through the Strategic Planning process. Additional responsibilities include reviewing and approving the annual budget, the hiring of the CEO, and conducting of the CEO’s annual Performance Appraisals.

President

Alanna Dickson

Board Member

Shannon Websdale

Board Member

Dan MacNeil

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Our Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team is responsible for overseeing the programs we run and the daily needs of our organization. Working together, they advocate on behalf of the Individuals we support with funders, fulfill organizational goals, participate in strategic planning development, and inspire staff to achieve the best standard of service in our capability.

Executive Director

Nivin Markose

Specialized Behaviour Programming Manager

Jen Drummond

Operations and Program Manager

Sterling Andrews

Finance Manager

Liz Merlo

Facility Support Team Lead

Connie Foster

Communications and Quality Improvement Supervisor

Glory Przekop

Our Residential Supports Team

Our Residential Supports Team is responsible for providing in-home supports and programming to ensure a High Quality of Life for Individuals that includes Independence, Well-Being and Inclusion.