Respite/Disability Worker - Team Lead
About The Position
AdaptAbilities provides meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities and has been recognized as a 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice. Working with AdaptAbilities offers a sense of purpose, job satisfaction, and the pride of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities. The organization aims to bridge the gap between possible and impossible, supporting individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community. They foster a positive and collaborative team environment, offering competitive pay, flexible shifts, career growth opportunities, a culture of appreciation, and a robust benefits package. Perks include support for professional development, corporate discounts, paid personal days, and programs supporting a balanced lifestyle.
Requirements
- Minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma with minimum of 3-5 years of related experience, or a Certificate or Diploma in Disability Services, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field with 2-3 years of related experience, or a University Degree in Disability Services, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field with 1-2 years of related experience
- Alignment with AdaptAbilities core purpose and core values
- Capable leadership, communication, teamwork and positive attitude
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to remain calm in emotionally challenging situations and effectively use empathy
- Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check are required
- Intermediate First Aid Certification CPR Level C and AED is required upon hire
- Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol is required for Team Leads working with adults
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration are required
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, youth and young adults or vulnerable individuals in a health care setting.
Responsibilities
- Informs, supports, trains, mentors, leads, and oversees direct care front line employees
- Plans programming, ensuring meaningful days and purposeful support
- Foster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests, and identities
- Empower people with diverse abilities to create meaningful days and achieve their goals
- Identifies and solves problems, building employee capacity in difficult situations
- Conduct general administration, follow-ups, documentation, and reporting duties as assigned
- Ensures risk free, stimulating, safe, and supportive environment
- Perform other job-related activities as required
Benefits
- Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards
- Flexible shifts (If applicable)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
