Come and join our diverse team of dedicated professionals at New Age Services (NAS) Inc. NAS provides programs and resources that support individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the Calgary region. We are united by our shared commitment to serving a bigger purpose than ourselves while empowering the people we support to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Why Work for New Age Services?

At NAS, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a culture built on our core values of Purpose, People, and Pioneering. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their community.

We offer:

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Ongoing training and professional development

Competitive wages

Cost-shared health and dental benefits

Flex days

Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving

Opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of others

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Community Disability Practitioner to join our team at the Sandpiper Group Home in Northwest Calgary.

The individuals supported in this home are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities and may occasionally present behavioural challenges. Staff are provided with comprehensive behavioural support plans and training to ensure successful outcomes.

This role involves supporting individuals in all aspects of daily living, including:

Personal care and hygiene routines

Meal preparation and household duties

Medication administration

Grocery shopping and community access

Transportation to appointments and recreational activities

Supporting health, wellness, and independence goals

Implementing behavioural support plans

The successful candidate will be confident supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, comfortable driving throughout Calgary, and passionate about promoting inclusion, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Provide emotional, physical, behavioural, environmental, and medical support

Assist individuals with daily living activities at home and in the community

Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation

Attend medical, legal, and other appointments as required

Support recreational and social activities

Maintain a safe and clean living environment

Complete incident reports, fire drills, and hazard assessments

Communicate professionally with guardians, families, and support networks

Advocate for individuals' needs and coordinate with community resources

Learn and implement behavioural support strategies

Perform key worker duties and support individual goals

Transport individuals to appointments and activities as required

About You

You are a compassionate, reliable, and professional individual who enjoys supporting people to achieve their goals and live independently. You are patient, adaptable, and committed to person-centered care.

The ideal candidate will:

Have a passion for supporting people with disabilities

Be comfortable providing personal care

Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

Maintain professional boundaries and ethical practices

Be organized and detail-oriented with administrative tasks

Show initiative and problem-solving abilities

Be committed to ongoing learning and professional growth

Schedule & Compensation

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Schedule:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM