Regular Community Disability Practitioner (Only for Sunday)

CA - Onsite - Regular Community Disability Practitioner

New Age Services Inc. functions as a non-profit organization established in January 1991 with the aim to provide programs and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Calgary Region. Our Services are highly individualized and tailored to the needs of each individual. We ensure client needs are met through a strong team approach where the client, guardian, frontline and management staff work together as partners. 
 
What to expect in the role : 
 You will be working with a team in our "Community Access" program. On this team you will be supporting a variety of individuals and could be working out in the community, in their homes, or in our main facility in the NE. Individuals you support may have diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Mental Illness or developmental disorders. You will follow the individualized support plans for each individual to help them work towards and achieve their goals. The individuals you work with may require personal care, g-tube feedings, for you to drive and accompany them to medical appointments, or possibly assistance in their home with daily living tasks. Supporting an individual with Anxiety, picking up individual from their home and driving them to their places of activities.

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

• Provide medical, technological, environmental, emotional, physical, and behavioural support  

• Drive to meet clients, or be able to transport clients to activities or appointments 

• Accompany individuals to activities, and assist with daily needs/responsibilities such as employment, physical activity, grocery shopping, swimming, house chores etc.  

• Support clients with needs that could include personal care, g-tubes, or lifts 

• Participate in the research, development, and implementation of client programs 

• Learn the behavioural support plans to better understand client needs 

• Complete required client documentation effectively

 Schedule & Compensation:

This position is based at our main facilities Calgary North East and is a permanent role offering 6 hours per week. The schedule is Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Since driving is required for this position, we reimburse mileage at $0.50/km.

The starting pay rate for this position is $21.19 per hour.

All regular staff are eligible to pick up additional casual hours at any of our locations outside of their scheduled hours. 

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
• Current trainings including First Aid/CPR, Medication Administration, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention Response Protocol, Positive Behaviour Supports, etc. 

 Covid-19 Vaccination Policy: New Age Services Inc. (NAS Inc.) is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of its staff and of all individuals who enter its workplace. COVID-19 is a respiratory viral infection that has infected millions of individuals across the globe, including Canada. 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.