Through the Integrated Living Services program, funded by PDD, we match adults living with developmental disabilities with individuals and families in the Calgary community.
The successful applicant willprovide a safe, stable, respectful, and supportive home environment. The rolerequires individuals who can demonstrate patience, reliability, compassion,sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm and responsive when supportingan individual with diverse and complex needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The DDRC is looking for passionate, driven individuals wholive our values and can work independently.
HELP WANTED - Supportive Roommate Through the Integrated Living Services program, funded by PDD, we match adults living with developmental disabilities with individuals and families in the Calgary community.
The successful applicant willprovide a safe, stable, respectful, and supportive home environment. The rolerequires individuals who can demonstrate patience, reliability, compassion,sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm and responsive when supportingan individual with diverse and complex needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The DDRC is looking for passionate, driven individuals wholive our values and can work independently.

As Integrated Living Practitioner (ILP), you will be responsiblefor maintaining and promoting the well-being, uniqueness and independence ofeach client, encouraging clients to develop individual skills, talents and abilitieswhile maintaining their health and safety requirements. This may include but isnot limited to providing physical care, menu planning and meal preparation,medication administration, day‑to‑day house management and documentation.
CRITERIA: Haveexperience supporting adults with complex developmental, behavioural,mental-health, or dual-diagnosis needs
Demonstratestrong emotional regulation, strong problem-solving skills, and theability toremain calm, patient, and respectful during challenging or emotionallyheightened situations
Provideconsistent weekly check-ins and practical support with appointments,paperwork, transportation, finances, groceries, household responsibilities, andother activities of daily living
Encourageand support healthy routines related to nutrition, physical activity,sleep, and meaningful community participation




Ability torecognize early indicators of distress or escalation and respond appropriately
Provide a protected, predictable, structured, and respectful home environment thatpromotes stability, dignity, autonomy, and independence
ImplementPositiveBehaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed approaches, de‑escalation techniques,and proactive strategies in accordance with individualized support andbehavioural plans
Bewilling to learn and consistently implement individualized supportstrategies
Recognizechanges in mood, behaviour, functioning, or mental-health presentationand communicate concerns objectively and appropriately to the DDRC and theindividual’s support team
Understand the importance of consistency, structure, clear communication, andpredictable routines when providing support
Support medicationroutines in accordance with the individual’s support plan
Supportexecutive functioning skills, including task initiation, organization,problem‑solving, decision‑making, and follow‑through, while promotingaccountability and independence
Establishand maintain clear, healthy professional boundaries while fostering atrusting, respectful, and person‑centred relationship
Respecttheindividual’s privacy, personal space, sensory needs, preferences, autonomy, andright to participate in decisions affecting their life and home
Maintain confidentialityand adhere to professional, ethical, and organizational standards
Participatein support planning, meetings, mandatory training, and ongoingprofessional development
Residing in a safe community/neighborhood within Calgary city limits
Have a suitable home environment that includes a private bedroom for theindividual. A private bathroom and dedicated living space would be consideredsignificant assets
Ready to include an individual with a developmental disability into their home and family,



and abide by the DDRC's standards of care
Ability to converse with the client fluently in English
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE: Disabilities studies certificate/diploma or similar education or equivalent experience, with a minimum Grade 12 High School Diploma
Have current or will enroll in mandatory training including Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C, Verbal Intervention (NVCI), Medication Administration
Experience supporting individuals with behaviours of concern
Able to foster healthy relationships and maintain consistent boundaries
Experience with or is comfortable with providing personal care as required
Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook (Intermediate computer skills), including competency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g.,Outlook, Word, Excel)
Professional and excellent communication both written and verbal, with the ability to be articulate, clear and precise
Participate in self‑development activities to ensure ongoing learning and maintain high standards of professionalism
Lift and transfer experience considered an asset
Driver's license (and vehicle) are considered assets
PERSONAL QUALITIES: Demonstrates values consistent with the DDRC mission
Commitment to on‑going development and continuous learning
Demonstrates flexibility, objectivity, creativity, initiative
Handles situations with assertiveness, tact, diplomacy and a positive attitude
ABOUT US: The DDRCis a non‑profit, registered, charitable organization that began in 1952. Weoffer programs and resources for children and adults with developmentaldisabilities, their friends and family, and other members of the community. TheDDRC employee’s role model the DDRC mission - “DDRC promotes awareness andsupports communities to include persons with developmental disabilities, therebystrengthening communities for all citizens.” If you believe in the DDRC'smission and values, we would welcome you to our team.
DDRC VALUES: We value diversity;
We believe individuals have a right to explore and fulfill their potentials;
We recognize the need for accountability and responsibility; and
We foster an environment of respect, acceptance, accessibility, and interdependence.

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📌 Integrated Living Practitioner (Alberta)
🏢 DDRC
📍 Alberta