Regular Community Disability Practitioner (Full Time)

Regular Community Disability Practitioner (Full time)

Calgary, AB, Canada Req #619

March 6, 2025

Sandpiper - Regular Community Disability Practitioner

Come and join our diverse team of dedicated professionals at New Age Services (NAS) Inc.! NAS provides programs and resources for Individuals with developmental disabilities in the Calgary region. We are united by our shared value to serve a bigger purpose than ourselves.

Why work for New Age Services?

NAS Inc. provides the best services for Individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs through the support of our diverse team of dedicated professionals in the city of Calgary. As we value diversity and inclusion, we believe that it makes us stronger. We offer a collaborative team environment, ongoing training and development opportunities, competitive wages and benefits. Our culture is defined by the 3Ps - purpose, people, and pioneering.

Our Individuals at our Sandpiper Group Home are looking for a Community Support Worker professional. This group home resides in the NorthWest area of Calgary. On this team, you will be supporting a variety of Individuals with complex behaviors and disabilities. Your expectation will be to motivate our Individuals to be independent and have a valued role in the community.

Looking for staff who are confident to work with autism and developmental delay. Individuals may display physical behaviors of concern. Required good understanding of behavior support plans, CPI intervention, First Aid and CPR. Having good resources of community events & activities - implementing them with clients' needs. The Individuals you work with may require personal care, g-tube feedings, and assistance in their daily activities.

With a passion for supporting people with disabilities, you will…

• Provide medical, technological, environmental, emotional, physical, and behavioral support.
• Attend medical/legal appointments with the Individuals.
• Administer daily documentation, medication of the Individual, and key worker duties.
• Assist Individuals in their daily chores and activities within the community or in the group home.
• Support safety and cleanliness of the Individual's living space.
• Complete tasks such as fire drills and hazard assessments.
• Communicate with OPG/Guardians/Family Members.
• Collaborate, advocate & research for the support Individual if necessary.
• Provide specific support to the Individuals on an ODP (Opioid Dependency Program) or O.A.T.
• Drive to meet Individuals, or be able to transport them to activities or appointments throughout the day.
• Learn the behavioral support plans to better understand Individual needs and requirements.
• Effectively complete required incident reports.

About you:

You are someone who is dedicated to learning and researching ongoing behaviors or concerns of the Individuals. As this group home facility is focused on Individuals with trauma and addiction, you have previous work or learning experience in Harm Reduction Philosophy & Trauma Informed Care Practices. You have adequate knowledge about current mental health and addiction concerns and behaviors. You are willing to understand and learn the Individual's trauma history and collaborate with your team to come up with strategies to support them. You have excellent leadership skills and qualities, where you are not afraid to step up in a crisis situation. You are someone who brings an adaptive, strong, and bold personality, as there will be Individuals who have verbally and physically aggressive tendencies. You are willing to take the time to understand and know your Individual and act/respond in their best interest, while maintaining professional boundaries. You have previous experience working with Individuals with disabilities; therefore, you are willing to research, develop, and implement programs to provide for the growth of the Individual. You can easily manage administrative work to create rapport for the Individual.

This permanent full-time 40-hour/week position. The schedule will be Friday to Sunday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and Monday & Tuesday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm. This position will be suitable for an individual with an adaptive personality, as there will be a variety of tasks throughout the day. The starting pay rate for this position will be $21.19 with the potential of getting a raise after the annual evaluation. After three months probationary period, you will be eligible for cost-shared health and dental benefits along with 5 flex days after the three months of employment. As driving is a requirement, we reimburse the mileage at $0.50/km.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a Canadian Certificate/Diploma in the Human Services or Disability sector (equivalencies will be considered).
• Intermediate computer skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle, with minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance by time of hire.
• Comfortable supporting Individuals with diverse disabilities and complex diagnoses.

Preferred Requirements:

• One-year relevant experience in the human services field and/or prior experience in a fast-paced day program/outreach is preferred.
• Previous experience with trauma, addiction, harm reduction, and substance use.
• Previous work experience in a group home would be an asset.
• Having a medical background - whether professional or academic.

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy: New Age Services Inc. (NAS Inc.) is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of its staff and all individuals who enter its workplace. Proof of full vaccination (two doses plus any additional boosters, as required) or medical proof or exemption will be mandatory for all NAS Inc. staff.