Location: Calgary, ABPosition Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSchedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMStart Date: As soon as possibleStarting Wage: $21.19 per hour + 4% vacation pay
About New Age Services Inc.
New Age Services Inc. (NAS) is a non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, complex mental health needs, and addictions to live meaningful, inclusive lives within their communities. We provide person-centered supports grounded in dignity, respect, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.
We are currently seeking a compassionate and resilient Community Disability Practitioner (CDP) to join our Harm Reduction Group Home team.
About the Role
This position supports individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, including:
Addictions and substance use challenges
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Schizophrenia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Concurrent mental health diagnoses
As a CDP, you will play a key role in helping individuals build independence, increase community inclusion, and achieve their personal goals while promoting safety and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Support individuals with daily living activities and personal goals
Implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and positive behaviour support strategies
Monitor individuals' well-being and respond appropriately to changing needs
Observe and respond to overdose risks and substance use concerns
Administer medications according to organizational policies
Advocate for individuals and support self-determination
Research and connect individuals with community resources and services
Complete documentation, incident reports, and behavior tracking accurately and on time
Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment
Participate in team meetings and ongoing training
Follow harm reduction, trauma-informed, and person-centered practices
What to Expect
This is a rewarding role supporting individuals with complex behavioural, mental health, and addiction-related needs. Staff may encounter:
Verbal and physical aggression
Crisis situations requiring de-escalation skills
Individuals at elevated risk of overdose due to illicit substance use
Challenging behaviours requiring consistent implementation of support strategies
Successful candidates will understand the importance of:
Trauma-Informed Care
Harm Reduction Principles
Positive Behaviour Supports
Maintaining professional boundaries
Collaborative teamwork and communication
Minimum Qualifications
Canadian Certificate or Diploma in Human Services, Community Disability Services, Social Work, Addictions, Community Support, or a related field (equivalencies considered)
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Reliable vehicle with minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance by date of hire
Ability to support individuals with diverse disabilities and complex diagnoses
Comfortable working in a harm reduction environment
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience in human services, outreach, residential, or community-based support settings
Experience supporting individuals with addictions, trauma, substance use, and mental health challenges
Previous group home experience
Addictions Diploma, Social Work Diploma, Community Services Worker Diploma, or related education
Medical or healthcare-related education or experience
Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
Understanding of concurrent mental health and addiction disorders
Indigenous cultural competency and cultural awareness training
Brain Story Certification
Current Training Considered an Asset
Standard First Aid & CPR
Medication Administration
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Mental Health First Aid
Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS)
Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (APRP)
Trauma-Informed Care Training
Harm Reduction Training
Naloxone Administration…