Temporary Community Disability Practitioner

CA - Onsite - Community Disability Practitioner (6 month temporary)
Why work for New Age Services?
NAS Inc. provides the best services for Individuals with development 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.
**About the Role**:
Join our dynamic Community Access program team, where you'll support individuals with disabilities, including those with complex behaviors and needs. This fast-paced environment requires adaptability and the ability to handle changing plans and situations. The starting rate for this position is $21.19 per hour.
Your daily activities will involve attending, participating in, and engaging with the individuals you support in various activities. You'll spend a significant amount of time in the community, often outdoors, driving to meet individuals, or transporting them throughout the city. Your role will focus on enhancing clients' life skills and helping them achieve their personal goals.
Individuals you support may have Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Schizophrenia, or other Mental Health conditions or developmental delays. You will follow the individualized support plans for each individual to facilitate learning and personal growth. The individuals you work with may display verbal aggression, require some level of personal care, require support with lifts, wheelchairs, or mobility assistance, and will require you to drive and accompany them to activities or medical appointments.
Daily responsibilities may and will include any of the following and will vary depending on the individual being supported each day...
- Provide medical, environmental, physical, and behavioural supports using various tools, techniques, and trainings including redirection, and verbal prompting.
- Drive to meet individuals, or transport them to activities/appointments.
- Assist in daily responsibilities such as grocery shopping, attending work, volunteer activities, meal planning, cooking, cleaning, completing course work, budgeting, laundry, etc.
- Assisting individuals who use mobility devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, etc.
- Participate in the research, development, and implementation of Individuals' programs.
- Learn and use the behavioural support plans to better understand individual needs and requirements.
- Effectively complete required client documentation.

**Schedule**:
This is a temporary 30 hours/weekposition with an end date of Mid December. There is a high possibility of an extension. The schedule will between Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.

**Benefits**:

- Mileage is reimbursed at $0.50/km.
- Cost shared benefits will begin after the 3 month probationary period.

This role includes 4% vacation pay plus an additional 5 flex days per year 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**:

- A Certificate/Diploma in the Human Services or Disability sector (equivalencies will be considered).
- Intermediate computer skills
- Valid class 5 driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance by time of hire.
- One-year relevant experience in the human services field or disability sector.
- Comfortable supporting individuals with diverse disabilities and complex diagnoses.

**Preferred Requirements**:

- Previous training or experience with lifts, transfers, or g-tubes.
- Experience working with families, community resources and building rapport with stakeholders.
- Having experience supporting individuals with mental health illnesses, ASD, or additions would be an asset.
- Current trainings including First Aid/CPR, Medication Administration, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention Response Protocol, Positive Behaviour Supports, and more.