About New Age Services Inc.

We are committed to providing a complete package of innovative services, programs, and resources that ensure the highest quality of Community Living, Community Access, Employment, or Respite support to people with developmental disabilities in the Calgary Region, 18 years of age or older.
Our services ensure our client's needs are met through a strong team approach where the individual, guardian, frontline, and management staff work together as partners. We work within a relational modality recognizing strength-based treatment approaches for each individual and their network.
Our services are highly individualized and tailored to each individual we serve, as we realize that everyone has a different need, a unique talent, and a gift to give to society.

Job Details

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 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.

What to Expect in this Role:

You will be working with a team of professionals in one our "Hunter Crescent" group home in the Northeast area of Calgary. On this team, you will be supporting a variety of Individuals will complex behaviors and disabilities. Your expectation will be to motivate our Individuals to be independent and have a valued role in the community. You'll be working with a culturally diverse team of 12 members to provide support to adults with diagnoses including developmental disabilities, autism, and ADHD in a group living setting.

The individuals living in this home 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 stills as needed, as situations could occur when verbal de-escalation or holds are required. With this team you will provide these individuals direct support to 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, g-tube feedings, for you to drive and accompany them to medical appointments, cooking, communicating with guardians, community outings, or other assistance in their daily activities.

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

• Provide environmental, emotional, physical, and behavioural support  
• Driving clients as needed to medical appointments, social outings, etc. 
• Providing personal care to individuals you are supporting
• Assisting with daily housekeeping chores including cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
• Communication with guardians, assisting in ISP development planning
• Engaging and participating in activities like swimming and community outings with individuals
• Proactively identify and develop solution for client concerns
• Learn the behavioural support plans to better understand client needs
• Complete required client documentation effectively

About you:

You are someone who has a personable demeanor, who is compassionate and attentive, and has with proven critical thinking skills. You are a problem solver, and are not afraid to try new things and consistently demonstrate strong communication skills. You are able to work with others well and follow directions. You are responsible, patient, and can keep calm under pressure. You have a person-centered approach and will take the time to really get to know your client and act in their best interest, while maintaining professional boundaries.

Schedule:  

This permanent position is 40 hours/week. This is a rotational schedule that includes days, evenings and weekends with a switch every two weeks making it a total of a 12 week rotation. This schedule at this location will be rotational depending on the team's needs and requirement in the future.

Benefits:  

• 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) 
• 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
• Training in First Aid & CPR will be an asset
• Current knowledge of non-verbal Individuals or behaviors will be an asset
• 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 working with autism
• Knowledge of CPI, de-escalation skills, sensory needs and patience
• Current trainings including First Aid/CPR, Medication Administration, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention Response Protocol, Positive Behavior Supports, etc.