Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist I

AdaptAbilities; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Competitive Pay

Flexible shifts

Career growth

Benefits package

Professional development

City recreation passes

Paid personal days

Balanced lifestyle

Job summary

AdaptAbilities is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Community Specialist I to support the Community Connect Program at the Orange Hub Respite Centre in Edmonton. The role runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, focusing on creating safe, caring, and community-enriched lives for children, youth and families who hire AdaptAbilities.

You will plan and implement thoughtful programs, build real relationships, and empower participants to connect with their communities and achieve personal

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, youth and young adults or vulnerable individuals in a health care setting is preferred.
• Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check required upon hire.
• Intermediate First Aid Certification CPR Level C and AED required upon hire.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced direct care and purposeful support in a safe, engaging environment.
• Foster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests and identities.
• Empower people to create meaningful days and achieve their goals.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, and team members.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist I (Orange Hub)

Meet AdaptAbilities.We provide meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities. We have been named a 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice (NEOC) Award recipient — one of just 18 organizations across Canada to receive this national honour.

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, DCPP, RRSP matching (applicable to those 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.

ThePosition

This is a full time, permanent position for our Community Connect Program, Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM based out of our Orange Hub Respite Centre.As a Community Specialist (CS) 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.

Key Functions

• Provide enhanced 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
• Support participants in all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care as required.
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma and little or no work-related experience.
• Alignment with AdaptAbilities core purpose and core values
• 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
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol are an asset

Compensation

Compensation$19.40 to $20.39/ hour depending on experience and education

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

AdaptAbilities is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.