Evening In-Home Disability Support Specialist

Alberta-Adaptabilities-Association; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

AdaptAbilities provides respite support in Edmonton for individuals with disabilities. This permanent part-time role supports an adult female in the Southwest Edmonton community (Leger, near Terwillegar), with shifts Saturdays and Sundays 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, in-home.

The Community Specialist II focuses on complex needs, safety, and meaningful community engagement. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or related post-secondary cert, experience with complex behaviors, and relevant

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma or related post-secondary program.
• Hands-on experience working with individuals with complex behaviors.
• Alignment with AdaptAbilities core values.
• Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check required.
• First Aid CPR Level C and AED required on hire.
• Clean Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol, and Medication Administration certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and purposeful support with individuals exhibiting behaviors that limit community access.
• Implement person-centered and behavior plans to support participants.
• Facilitate inclusion for individuals with complex situations.
• Deliver and adapt programs to promote growth, success, and belonging.
• Foster relationships promoting dignity and personal identities.
• Encourage participants to advocate for themselves and pursue goals.
• Maintain timely, professional documents per AdaptAbilities policies.
• Perform other job-related activities as required.

Skills

Disability experience

Caregiving

Personal care

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or related post-secondary cert/diploma

Job description

AdaptAbilities provides respite support in Edmonton for individuals with disabilities. This permanent part-time role supports an adult female in the Southwest Edmonton community (Leger, near Terwillegar), with shifts Saturdays and Sundays 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, in-home.

The Community Specialist II focuses on complex needs, safety, and meaningful community engagement. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or related post-secondary cert, experience with complex behaviors, and relevant