Community Disability Practitioner

6 months ago


Calgary, Canada New Age Services Inc. Full time

Why work for New Age Services?
NAS Inc. works to provide the best services for adults with developmental disabilities and complex needs through the support of our diverse team of dedicated professionals in the city of Calgary. 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. We are united by our shared value to serve a bigger purpose than ourselves.

**Role Expectations & Summary**:
This role will be providing support to three individuals in our "Maidstone" Group Home. The diagnoses of the individual you will be working with includes; Autism, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and OCD. Each individual has a personalized behavioural support plan tailored to their needs, their routines, and their preferences
- these plans will inform your day-to-day routine. In this role you will be providing transportation throughout the city for appointments or activities, providing hygienic and personal care, attending medical appointments, assisting with a mobility aid, and using social strategies to help manage anxiety as needed. We are looking for someone with experience with individuals who have had behavioural challenges, and remains calm when situations become stressful. Other aspects of the role will include meal preparation, daily house chores, and medication administration. Please note that in this role you will be in a Group Home setting, as well as with individuals in the Community in environments such as public swimming pools. In supporting the individuals in this home you could experience behavioural concerns from individuals that may include aggression - verbal or physical, along with response plans for each individual, de-escalation trainings, trauma informed care practices, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention trainings are all provided as tools to use for any incidents that may arise.

**Schedule**:
This part time permanent position is for 16 hours/week. The schedule will be Sunday & Monday 7:00am-3:00pm. The starting pay rate for this position will be $21.19/hour.

**Benefits**:

- The starting rate for this position is $21.19/hour plus an additional differential of $0.25 - $0.50 for evening and weekend shifts.
- Mileage is reimbursed at $0.50/km
- Cost shared benefits will begin after 3 months’ probation
- This role includes 4% vacation pay plus an additional 5 flex days per year available after the first 3 months of employment
- Trainings provided include; Positive Behaviour Supports, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol, Medication Administration, Food Safety, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Infection Prevention & Control, Water Safety Training, and others. (The only training you are required to obtain outside of work hours at your own cost is First Aid & CPR within the first 3 months of employment)
- 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 Diploma/Certificate in the Human Services sector or Disability Sector from a Canadian Institution (equivalencies will be considered, programs completed internationally may require a WES or IQAS assessment)
- Must have valid class 5 drivers license, a reliable vehicle, and a minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance by time of hire
- Intermediate in computer skills and administration skills
- Provide medical, technological, environmental, physical, and behavioral support
- Comfortable supporting individuals with complex behaviours, and providing personal care
- Must be comfortable driving throughout city, and supporting individuals in a public pool setting

**Preferred Requirements**:

- One to two years relevant experience in the disability sector
- Past experience with ASD, and/or mental illness
- Nursing background would be beneficial
- Previous knowledge regarding sensory needs or supporting non-verbal individuals would be an asset
- Current relevant trainings such as; 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 a medical proof or exemption will be mandatory for all NAS Inc. staff.



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