Respite/ Disability Worker - Team Lead
About The Position
AdaptAbilities provides meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities and has been recognized as a 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 individuals with disabilities. The organization aims to help bridge the gap between possible and impossible, supporting individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community. This is a full-time permanent position based out of the St. Albert Respite Centre. The Team Lead (TL) reports to the Program Supervisor and provides leadership and support to Community Specialists and participants for assigned programs. The role ensures program planning and implementation focuses on participant goals and meeting assigned outcomes. The TL is expected to embody the company's core values: integrity, openness to growth, living the purpose, cultivating teamwork, and extraordinary effort, all while empowering people with disabilities and their families.
Requirements
- Minimum education requirement of High School Diploma with a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience; OR a diploma or certificate 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, Education, Kinesiology, 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
- Ability to remain calm in emotionally challenging situations and effectively use empathy
- 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
- Clean class 5 driver’s license and vehicle required
- 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
- Extensive experience working with children, young adults or vulnerable individuals in a health care, school, or home setting
- Experience and confidence in supporting individuals who may exhibit behaviours that limit their ability to access or participate in community
- Experience and confidence in providing personal care and medical care needs
Responsibilities
- Informs, supports, trains, mentors, leads, and oversees direct care frontline employees
- Plans programming, ensuring meaningful days and purposeful support
- Fosters genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests, and identities
- Empowers people with diverse abilities to create meaningful days and achieve their goals
- Identifies and solves problems, building staff capacity in difficult situations
- Conducts general administration, follow-ups, documentation, and reporting duties as assigned
- Ensures a risk free, stimulating, safe and supportive environment
- Performs other job-related activities as required
Benefits
- Meaningful Work
- Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards
- Flexible shifts (If applicable)
- Career path and growth opportunities
- Culture of Appreciation and Employee Recognition
- 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
