Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist II
About The Position
AdaptAbilities provides meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities. They have been recognized as a 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice (NEOC) Award Recipient. This role offers a career with purpose, job satisfaction, and the pride of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities, helping to bridge the gap between possible and impossible. The position is a permanent, full-time role based out of their Orange Hub Respite Centre, requiring travel to participants' homes and accompanying them on transit. The Community Specialist II acts as an ally and ambassador, working front-line to create a safe, caring, and community-enriched life for individuals and families. This involves thoughtful program planning and implementation to support participants in connecting with their communities, establishing real relationships, and creating meaningful days and lives. The role emphasizes integrity, openness to growth, living the purpose, cultivating teamwork, and extraordinary effort to empower people with disabilities and their families.
Requirements
- Minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma with a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience; OR graduation from an appropriate post-secondary program with a Certificate or Diploma (Disability Studies, Human Services, Social Work, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, or Education)
- 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
- Medication Administration Certification is required upon hire
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol are an asset
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized direct care and purposeful support in an engaging, fun, and safe environment
- Facilitate inclusion for individuals with complex and/or specialized situations
- Ensure programs and services are engaging and meaningful and promotes growth, success, and belonging, while creating meaningful days for participants
- 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
- Understand and comply with all emergency processes and risk management
- Perform other job-related activities as required
Benefits
- Meaningful Work
- 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, RRSP matching (applicable to those only who qualify)
- Support for professional development
- Corporate discount for City of Edmonton Recreation Passes
- Paid personal days
- Programs that support a balanced lifestyle
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
