RESOURCEFUL FUTURES
Resourceful Futures operates with a small and efficient administration team. Together, the team of seven has over 100 years of experience in the Community Disability Services Sector. Resourceful Futures has been in operation since May 1991 and is a not for profit agency. The Agency receives the majority of their funding through Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Calgary Region Community Board.
Resourceful Futures strives to be a leader in Community Disability Services: To be resourceful, innovative, and collaborative with other human services agencies extracting and implementing best practices for each person receiving supports to be well connected to their families, support homes and communities.
ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATION and SERVICE DELIVERY TEAM
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Rob Halfyard, Executive Director.
Rob has over 28 years experience in Community Disability Services, starting his career at the Baker Centre Institution for adults with disabilities. Over the years, Rob took on progressively more challenging roles in the sector; managing a community group home, a respite home, and finally starting up his own company in 1991. Rob is extensively involved in all aspects of Community Disability Services and takes every opportunity to promote the sector and to educate others as to its importance. In addition to Rob's involvement with a number of committees and councils, he is a Registered Social Worker in the Province of
Eric has over 20 years experience in the sector. Eric is one of the founders of Resourceful Futures. In 1991, while sitting on Resourceful Futures' Board of Directors and part time bookkeeper, Eric was also a Handibus driver. Eric's desire to make a difference in the Community Disability Service sector afforded him the opportunities to move on to Community Access Worker, Community Access Practitioner, and currently as a Permitted Sub-contractor, Financial Administrator and Privacy Officer. Eric learned all about Community Disability Services from the bottom up. He is very instrumental in the success of Resourceful Futures.
SERVICE DELIVERY TEAM
The SERVICE DELIVERY TEAM is responsible for coordinating and supervising the programs offered to each individual, we serve, including Residential and Community Access Supports. The team consists of the following leaders:
Shelly has over 10 years of experience in the sector. Shelly started as a Community Disability Service Worker and was promoted to Team Leader for the Community Access program. Shelly is also a Permitted Subcontractor. Shelly is responsible for monitoring and supporting all day program support staff and individuals receiving service on a day-to-day basis. In addition to the Team Leader roles, Shelly is the Health and Safety committee rep, social committee rep. and sits on Resourceful Futures Board of Directors as a member at large.
If you are looking to enhance your career opportunities in the Community Disabilities Services please view our Careers section or if you are looking to explore alternative supports, we invite you to view our Services section.
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Resourceful Futures Community Support Ltd. is a not for profit company incorporated under Part 9 of the Companies Act. Robert Halfyard is the sole owner, operating under the advisory of a volunteer Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors has a back ground in the field of Community Disability Services whether personally or professionally, such as, private guardian, subcontractors, employees and administrative personnel.
The Board of Directors provides advice to the owner on the processes and structures (policies and procedures) to direct and manage the affairs of the company as outlined by the Articles of Association; fulfill contractual obligations with the funders; and comply with the industry standards, "Creating Excellence Together".
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer Board member, please feel free to contact Robert Halfyard and he will provide you with more information.


