Community Disability Practitioner

Permeant Part Time-Awake Overnight Dispatch
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. We are united by our shared value to serve a bigger purpose than ourselves.
**What to Expect in this Role**:
The position requires the CDP to begin their shift at the designated Group Home based on a rotational location. However, the CDP must move from their designated area at any time during their shift to work at any of the NAS Group Homes where there are shortages in staffing or crises. This includes providing medical, technological, environmental, emotional, physical, and behavioural support to clients when the need arises. The CDP is responsible for ensuring that all client documentation required is completed promptly using the 4Cs: concisely, coherently, and considerately.
The individuals living in these homes range in their levels of independence as well as their levels of communication. Staff will be provided with Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training if they do not currently have it and will be expected to be competent and confident to use CPI skills as needed, as situations could occur when verbal de-escalation or holds are required. You will provide these individuals with direct support to help them meet their goals and live their lives to the fullest. 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, such as driving and accompanying them to medical appointments, communicating with guardians, assisting in ISP planning, attending community outings, or providing assistance with their daily activities.
With a passion for supporting people with disabilities, you will
- Provide environmental, emotional, physical, and behavioural support
- Assisting with daily housekeeping chores, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
- Proactively identify and develop solutions for client concerns
- Learn the behavioural support plans to understand client needs better
- Complete the required client documentation effectively
- Follow the client’s Behavioural Support plan (Planned Approach)
- Be dispatched to various homes within the Group living department

**About you**:
You are someone who possesses a personable demeanour, is compassionate and attentive, and has demonstrated critical thinking skills. You are a problem solver who is not afraid to try new things and consistently demonstrates strong communication skills. You can work well with others and follow directions. You are responsible, patient, and can keep calm under pressure. You have a person-centred approach and will take the time to genuinely get to know your client, acting in their best interest while maintaining professional boundaries.
**Schedule**:
**Awake Overnight Dispatch**: 24-hour position.
- Thursday-Saturday: 11 pm - 7 am (Rotation)

The starting rate for this position is $21.19/hour. 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 after 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 Canadian Certificate/Diploma in the Human Services or Disability sector (equivalencies will be considered, programs completed internationally may require a WES or IQAS assessment)
- 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 of relevant experience in the human services field
- Previous experience working in a group home setting
- previous experience providing personal care
- Previous experience working with autism
- Knowledge of CPI, de-escalation skills, sensory needs and patience
- Current trainings include First Aid/CPR, Medication Administration, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention Response Protocol, Positive Behaviour Supports, etc.