Community Specialist II

Alberta AdaptAbilities Association•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$22 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

MEET ADAPTABILITIES. WE PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. WE HAVE BEEN NAMED A 2025 CANADIAN NONPROFIT EMPLOYER OF CHOICE (NEOC) AWARD RECIPIENT - ONE OF JUST 18 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS CANADA TO RECEIVE THIS NATIONAL HONOUR. Why Work with Us? 1. A career with AdaptAbilities gives you purpose and creates meaning in your everyday life 2. Our work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobs 3. It’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities 4. Help bridge the gap between possible and impossible 5. Enjoy a career with AdaptAbilities as you support individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community What We Offer: We strive to be an employer of choice by creating a positive and collaborative team environment. You can look forward to: 1. Meaningful Work 2. Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards 3. Flexible shifts (If applicable) 4. Career path and growth opportunities 5. Culture of Appreciation and Employee Recognition We also offer perks including mentorship and support for professional development, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle. What You Offer: Ideally, you have extensive experience working with children, youth and young adults or vulnerable individuals in a health care setting, school, or home setting. You have experience and are confident in supporting individuals who may exhibit behaviours that limit their ability to access or participate in community. You have experience and are confident in providing personal care and medical care needs. We seek employees who align with our core values, which are: open to growth, live our purpose, cultivate teamwork, demonstrate extraordinary effort and act with integrity. The Position: This is a part-time permanent. The position focuses on delivering engaging, meaningful programming that fosters genuine relationships and a strong sense of belonging among participants. The program runs Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. This position is located in Erin Ridge, St. Albert. The Community Specialist II (CS II) will be reporting to the assigned Program Supervisor. The CS II is a highly experienced direct support role, typically relating to more complex and specialized situations, behaviours, or environments. They work front-line and are pivotal to the creation of a safe, caring, and community-enriched life for the individuals and families who hire us. Thoughtful programming planning and implementation support participants to connect with their communities – establishing real relationships and creating meaningful days and lives. The conscientious CSII will act with integrity, be open to growth, live our purpose, cultivate teamwork, and put forth an extraordinary effort to empower people with disabilities and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.

Requirements

Minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma and a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience; or graduation from an appropriate post-secondary program with a Certificate or Diploma. Programs include Disability Studies, Human Services, Social Work, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, or Education or Education Assistant
Hands-on experience working with individuals with complex behaviors which limit their inclusion in community and/or programs
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 with personal care is a requirement
Medication Administration Certificate is a requirement

Nice To Haves

Candidates that are extroverted, active, and confident are preferred
The home has a dog, the ideal candidate should be comfortable with dogs
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol are an asset

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and purposeful support with individuals identified as exhibiting behaviours that may limit access to community in an engaging, fun, and safe environment
Implement person-centered and behaviour plans designed to support and assist participants
Facilitate inclusion for individuals with complex and/or specialized situations
Deliver and adapt programs and services in an engaging and meaningful manner that imparts growth, success, and belonging
Foster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests and identities
Empower individuals to create meaningful days and achieve their goals
Communicate effectively with integrity to individuals, families, and co-workers
Assist, support, and encourage individuals to advocate on their own behalf and achieve their personal goals through various development activities
Maintain timely, accurate and professional documents in accordance with AdaptAbilities policies and procedures
Perform other job-related activities as required