Respite/ Disability Worker Community Specialist Ll

Respite/ Disability Worker Community Specialist II

Meet AdaptAbilities. We provide meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities.

Why Work with Us?
- A career with AdaptAbilities gives you purpose and creates meaning in your everyday life
- Our work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobs
- It’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities
- Help bridge the gap between possible and impossible
- 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:

- Meaningful Work
- 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, RRSP matching (applicable to those only who qualify)

We also offer perks including support for professional development, corporate discount for City of Edmonton Recreation Passes, paid personal days, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle.

What You Offer:
Ideally, you have experience working with children, youth and young adults or vulnerable individuals in a health care setting. 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 full-time, permanent position for our Community Connect Program, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, based out of our Whyte Avenue Center (10130 82 Ave, Edmonton, AB) and will report to the Program Supervisor. As a Community Specialists II (CSII) you would be an ally and ambassador, you will work front-line and are pivotal to the creation of a safe, caring and community-enriched life for the individuals/families who hire us. Thoughtful program planning and implementation supports participants to connect with their communities - establishing real relationships and creating meaningful days and lives. The conscientious CS 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.
- 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 the various meaningful development activities
- Maintain timely, accurate and professional documents in accordance with policies and procedures
- Perform other job-related activities as required

**Qualifications**:

- 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. Programs include 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
- 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 an asset
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration are required

Compensation $22.31 - $23.44 depending on experience and education

Application Deadline: September 11 2025 at 9:59pm