Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist In Training

Alberta AdaptAbilities Association•St. Albert, AB

2d•CA$16 - CA$17•Onsite

About The Position

AdaptAbilities provides meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities and has been named a 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award recipient. This part-time position is at the St. Albert Respite Centre for the Out of School care and High School Transition program. The Out of School Care program supports children aged 12-17 who need extra support after school. The High School Transition program assists individuals aged 18-20 who are continuing their high school education, offering a safe space to explore independence through experiential learning. The program operates Monday through Friday, from September 14, 2026, to April 23, 2027, with program hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on non-school days. The Community Specialist In Training (CS-IT) will report to the assigned Program Supervisor and will gain work experience and mentorship to develop a career in the human services field. This role supports front-line employees in creating a safe, caring, and community-enriched life for individuals and families. The CS-IT is expected to act with integrity, be open to growth, live the company's purpose, cultivate teamwork, and exert extraordinary effort to empower people with diverse abilities and their families.

Requirements

Working towards completion of High School Diploma and little or no work-related experience
Alignment with AdaptAbilities core purpose and core values
Police Information Check (PIC) and Intervention Record Check (IRC) required if 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

Basic First Aid with CPR (can be completed in Physical Education 10) is an asset

Responsibilities

Provide support for 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
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