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Nelson - Regular Community Disability Practitioner (Advisor)

Calgary, AB
Mid Level
part_time
full_time

About the role

Nelson - House Advisor -Community Disability Practitioner.

Position Title: CDP – House Advisor

Schedule: Tuesday to Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Friday to Saturday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Flexibility Required)

Hours: 40 hours/week (20 hours direct client care, 20 hours administrative duties)

Location: Calgary NW

Employment Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Role & Responsibility

As a House Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting clients to live life to the fullest in a group home setting. This dual-role position combines frontline care with leadership and administrative responsibilities. You will act as a liaison between CDP staff and team leaders, ensuring smooth daily operations, compliance with licensing standards, and effective client support.

  • Provide direct care and support to clients with complex needs.
  • Manage staff schedules and delegate duties to meet operational standards.
  • Support the development and implementation of individualized client support plans.
  • Orient and mentor new frontline staff.
  • Foster a culture of high performance through coaching and leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with NAS policies, health and safety protocols, and CET standards.
  • Assist with safe disposal of biohazards and maintain universal precautions.
  • Specific diagnoses this position will be working with: FASD, Borderline Personality, ADHD, Addiction, Complex Trauma, Developmental Disabilities, Schizophrenia, A.D.H.D, Mood Disorder’s

Non-Negotiable Requirement:

  • Must be able to drive clients (Valid license + 2M liability insurance required)
  • Naloxone training (mandatory)
  • Use of PPE and universal precautions
  • Comfort with biohazard exposure (e.g., illicit substances, drug paraphernalia)

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience with FASD, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care
  • Knowledge of A.P.R.P, Positive Behavior Supports
  • Indigenous Culture Awareness & Intercultural Training
  • Vecova Medication Administration, CPI, Addiction Studies
  • First Aid / CPR Certification
  • Community Disability Practitioner background

About new age services

Non-profit Organizations
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New Age Services Inc. is a member of Alberta Council of Disability Services and is certified under the Creating Excellence Together Provincial Standards. We receive funding from Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD), Calgary Region Community.