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 wages and 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

POSITION SUMMARY:

A male with a developmental disability and a diagnosis of FASD, Depression, anxiety, diabetes, COPD, lots of physical health concerns., is looking for a supportive roommate. The individual is quite independent and requires guidance and support from the Supportive Roommate. Allowing individual to live in your home and proving him with emotional support. Individual is independent but would require reminders to complete personal hygiene and clean his space, medication checks, cooking for him etc. The client is verbal and can have troubles regulating his emotions when stressors arise in his life.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Diploma or Certificate in the Human Services field or Disability Sector
• Must have valid class 5 drivers license and a reliable vehicle with minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance
• Provide Home insurance and Commercial Liability insurance
• One to two years relevant experience in the human services field
• Intermediate in computer skills
• Minimum required training in Emergency First Aid & CPR Level A
• Willing to make appropriate modifications for the individual’s access requirements in the home
• Home visit & assessment required

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience working with seniors would be an asset
• Previously trained in and have experience with medication administration
• Other current and relevant trainings such as Non-violent Crises Intervention, Abuse Prevention Response Protocol, Positive Behavior Supports, etc.
• Additional training requirements may include Mental Health

• Build positive relationship and rapport with the individual
• Provide emotional and behavioral support to the individual
• Socializing and providing consistent emotional support
• Supporting and assisting the individual with his job search
• Assisting with home living tasks such as cooking and food prep