Community Support Worker - Weekend Respite

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New Age Services Inc. functions as a non-profit organization established in January 1991 with the aim to provide programs and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Calgary Region. Our Services are highly individualized and tailored to the needs of each individual. We ensure client needs are met through a strong team approach where the client, guardian, frontline and management staff work together as partners.

We offer a supportive team environment, development opportunities, competitive wages and benefits.

Do you want to help people live life to the fullest? Come and join our diverse team of dedicated professionals at New Age Services (NAS) Inc. For the past 30 years. NAS Has provided programs and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Calgary Region. 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.

Why work for New Age Services?
We offer a supportive team environment, ongoing training and developmental opportunities, competitive wages and benefits. We value diversity and believe it makes us stronger - the equal representation of human differences and equal opportunity for growth, advancement, and reward. Our six core values inform how we think, behave, speak, and make decisions day to day.
1. Advocacy - We advocate passionately for those who are unable to speak up fully for themselves
2. Results - We set a standard of high performance
3. Caring - We go the extra mile to build caring and meaningful relationships
4. Empower - We empower employees to take initiatives
5. Ownership - We expect everyone to take ownership and share the workload
6. Learning - We welcome new ways of thinking and better ways of acting
What to expect in the role
You’ll be supporting adults with developmental, physical, and complex psychiatric disabilities in a community setting. With a passion for supporting people with disabilities, you will:

• Provide medical, technological, environmental, emotional, physical, and behavioural support
• Participate in the research, development, and implementation of client programs
• Proactively identify and develop solution for client concerns
• Learn the behavioural support plans to better understand client needs
• Complete required client documentation effectively

One weekend a month (Some flexibility required): You’ll start your day by meeting your client at their home and assist with their day-to-day activities such as volunteering at the animal shelter, swimming, music therapy, or whatever else your client chooses to participate in. Driving is required.

What you bring
You take pride in being a team player who is compassionate and attentive with proven critical thinking skills. You are not afraid to try new things and consistently demonstrate strong communication skills. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Canadian Certificate in the Human Services sector plus one-year relevant experience in the human services field is preferred (equivalencies will be considered)
• Intermediate computer skills
• Valid class 5 driver license and a reliable vehicle
• Valid experience in mental health and a proven track record of providing consistent and effective support for individuals with OCD
• Comfortable supporting clients with a number of behaviours which can be intimidating
• Familiarity with autism and sensory needs is an asset
• You will receive mandatory training in harm reduction/ addictions

If you don’t meet all of these requirements, please apply anyways letting us know why you’re interest in disability services and what makes you a great candidate!