Community Specialist I

Alberta AdaptAbilities Association • Edmonton, AB

8d • CA$21 - CA$23 • Onsite

About The Position

AdaptAbilities provides meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities. They have been named a 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice (NEOC) Award Recipient. A career with AdaptAbilities offers purpose, meaning, job satisfaction, and the pride of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities. The role involves helping bridge the gap between possible and impossible and supporting individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community.

Requirements

• Minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma and little or no work-related experience.
• Alignment with AdaptAbilities core purpose and core values
• Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check are required upon hire
• Intermediate First Aid Certification CPR Level C and AED is required upon hire
• Experience in assistance with personal care and bathing is a requirement

Nice To Haves

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol are an asset
• The ideal candidate is creative and supporting with life skills

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced direct care and purposeful support in an engaging, fun and safe environment
• Foster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests and identities
• Empower people to create meaningful days and achieve their goals
• Communicate effectively with their team members, which includes to individuals, families, and co-workers
• Build a vision of inclusion, one person at a time
• Model socially appropriate behaviors and assist/ encourage participants to make and maintain appropriate community connections
• Support participants in all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care as required.
• Maintain timely, accurate and professional documents in accordance with AdaptAbilities policies and procedures
• Understand and comply with all emergency processes and risk management
• Perform other job-related activities as required

Benefits

• Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards
• Flexible shifts
• Career path and growth opportunities
• Culture of Appreciation and Employee Recognition
• Robust Benefits Package including spending account, 24/7 mental health supports, DCPP, RRSP matching (applicable to those who qualify)
• Support for professional development
• Corporate discount for City of Edmonton Recreation Passes
• Paid personal days
• Programs that support a balanced lifestyle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED