Hawkmount - Temporary Community Disability Practitioner

New Age Services Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Community Support Worker to join their team in Calgary. This role involves providing essential support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their daily needs are met with dignity and respect. You'll engage in meaningful activities, assist with personal care, and advocate for individuals in the community. With a focus on empowering those you support, you will play a vital role in enhancing their quality of life. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and offers ongoing training, competitive wages, and benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development

Competitive Wages

Benefits after Probation

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is essential.
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum and Developmental Delays preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily needs, including hygiene and meal preparation.
• Support individuals in recreational activities and community engagement.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Advocacy

Behavioral Support

Administrative Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Diploma in Human Services

Relevant Degree (Psychology, Nursing, etc.)

Tools

First Aid & CPR Certification

Computer Skills

Job description

Hawkmount - Temporary Community Disability Practitioner

Calgary, AB, Canada Req #647

May 2, 2025

Hawkmount - Temporary Community Disability Practitioner

Why work for New Age Services? We offer a supportive team environment, ongoing training and development opportunities, competitive wages, and benefits. We value diversity and believe it makes us stronger—embracing human differences and providing equal opportunities for growth, advancement, and rewards. Our six core values guide our daily actions:

1. Advocacy - We passionately advocate for those unable to speak up fully for themselves
2. Results - We set high performance standards
3. Caring - We build caring and meaningful relationships
4. Empower - We empower employees to take initiatives
5. Ownership - We expect everyone to take ownership and share the workload
6. Learning - We welcome new ideas and better ways of acting

Our individuals living at our "Hawkmount" group home are seeking a Community Support Worker to assist with their daily needs. The individuals may have diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, severe developmental delays, dementia, scoliosis, and may be blind and deaf. Behavioral support plans will be provided to help them achieve their goals. Responsibilities include supporting individuals with hygiene routines, meal preparation, program activities, house chores, grocery shopping, and medication administration. The role requires comfort with driving across Calgary to attend medical appointments, recreational activities like swimming, etc.

About You:

You are compassionate, attentive, and passionate about working with people with disabilities. You are comfortable providing personal care, participating in social and recreational activities, advocating in the community, and encouraging healthy lifestyles and social interactions. You possess good knowledge of community events and activities that could benefit the individuals. You are professional, proactive, and willing to follow agency policies and procedures. You are solution-oriented, able to identify support needs, and committed to understanding and acting in the best interest of the individuals while maintaining professional boundaries. You have previous experience working with individuals with disabilities and are willing to research, develop, and implement growth programs. You can manage administrative tasks effectively to build rapport with the individuals.

This is a permanent, part-time position (32 hours/week) located at our "Hawkmount" group home in Northwest Calgary. The starting pay rate is $21.19 per hour, with potential increases after an annual review. Benefits are available after a three-month probation period.

The schedule is:

• Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (25 hours/week)

Qualifications include:

• A diploma in the Human Services or Disability Sector (equivalencies considered; international programs may require WES or IQAS assessment). Relevant fields include psychology, nursing, sociology, social work, criminal justice, education, disability studies, addictions, etc.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle with at least $2,000,000 liability insurance
• Intermediate computer and administrative skills
• Ability to provide medical, technological, environmental, physical, and behavioral support
• Emergency First Aid & CPR Level A certification

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum and Developmental Delays
• Experience with medication administration
• 1-2 years relevant experience in human services
• Training such as Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention Response, and Positive Behavior Supports
• Additional training in back care, lifting, ostomy and G-tube care, personal care, and use of lifts and slings will be provided upon hiring.

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy: Proof of full vaccination (minimum two doses) or accepted exemption is required before hire. To apply, submit your resume. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more about our organization, visit www.newageservices.ca