Temporary Community Support Worker (end In December 2025)

Calgary, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Maidstone - Regular Community Disability Practitioner

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 wage sand 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:



Our Individuals living at our "Maidstone" group home are looking for Community Support Worker for their daily needs. The role involves assisting individuals who may display physical aggression, verbal outbursts, or property damage, and requires someone who can remain calm and supportive in high-stress situations. Experience with personal care, non-verbal communication, and behavioral support is essential, as is the ability to drive and accompany individuals to medical appointments and community activities such as swimming. Comprehensive behavioral support plans will be provided to help guide care and promote each individual's goals



About You:



You are compassionate, attentive, and passionate towards working with people with disabilities. You are comfortable with providing full personal care, participating in social and recreational activities, advocating for the Individual in the community, and encouraging healthy living styles & social interactions. You have a good knowledge of community events and activities that could be useful to integrate the Individuals. You are professional, take ownership, and willing to follow agency's policies and procedures. You are solution driven, where you can identify the need of support for the Individual's apprehensions/concerns. You are willing to take the time to understand and know your Individual and act/respond in their best interest, while maintaining professional boundaries. You have previous experience working with Individuals with disabilities; therefore, you are willing to research, develop, and implement programs to provide for growth the Individual. You can easily manage administrative work to create rapports for the Individual.



Schedule & Benefits:



This Temporary position is 24 hours/week at our "Maidstone" group home, which is in Northeast (NE) area of Calgary. The position will end in December 2025. The schedule will be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The starting pay rate for this position will be $21.19 with potential of getting a raise after the annual evaluation. After three months probationary period, you will be eligible for cost-shared health and dental benefits along with 5 flex days after the three months of employment. As driving is a requirement, we reimburse the mileage at $0.50/km.



Minimum Requirement:



Minimum of a Diploma in the Human Services sector or Disability Sector (equivalencies will be considered, programs completed internationally may require a WES or IQAS assessment). Accepted programs include, but not limited to: psychology, nursing sociology, social work, criminal justice, education, disability studies, addictions, etc) Must provide valid class 5 drivers license and have a reliable vehicle with minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance Intermediate in computer skills and administration skills Provide medical, technological, environmental, physical, and behavioural support Minimum required training in Emergency First Aid & CPR Level A

Preferred Requirements:



Previous knowledge regarding Autism Spectrum & Developmental Delays would be an asset Familiar with non-verbal communication and strategies Previously trained and have the knowledge of medication administration One to two years relevant experience in the human services field would be an asset Relevant trainings such as Non-violent Crises Intervention, Abuse Prevention Response Protocol, and Positive Behavior Supports, etc. * Additional training requirements upon hiring would be back care and lifting training, ostomy and g-tube care, personal care training, use of lift and slings

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2564717
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned