Respite/Disability Worker - Team Lead

AdaptAbilities; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Career growth

Robust benefits

Job summary

AdaptAbilities in the Edmonton area is seeking a Part-time Respite/Disability Worker - Team Lead to supervise Community Specialists and support participants during Social Nights sessions.

You will plan meaningful activities, mentor frontline staff, and foster dignity, belonging, and empowerment for individuals with disabilities. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a compassionate approach to diverse abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3–5 years related experience, or a related credential.
• Alignment with AdaptAbilities core purpose and values.
• Strong leadership, communication, teamwork and a positive attitude.
• Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check required.
• First Aid CPR Level C and AED required upon hire.
• Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol required for Team Leads working with adults.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor direct care staff and oversee program delivery.
• Plan programming to ensure meaningful days and purposeful support.
• Foster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests, and identities.
• Empower people with disabilities to create meaningful days and achieve their goals.
• Identify and solve problems, building staff capacity in difficult situations.
• Conduct administration, follow-ups, documentation, and reporting duties.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating, supportive environment.
• Perform other job-related activities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Organization

Time Management

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma with 3-5 years related experience

Certificate/Diploma in Disability Services or related field

University Degree in Disability Services or related field

Job description

Respite/Disability Worker - Team Lead

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.

The Position:

This is a part-time position based out of our St. Albert Respite Centre (#203, 7 St Anne St, St. Albert, AB T8N 2X4) and Orange Hub Respite Centre (#400, 10045 156 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T5P 2P7) and will report to the Program Supervisor. This position is a year-round commitment to support our Social Nights programs for the following sessions dated:

Fall: September 24, 2026 - December 11, 2026

Winter: January 7, 2027 - March 19, 2027

Spring: April 8, 2027 - June 18, 2027

Required Commitment: Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. excluding Statutory Holidays.

The Team Lead (TL) provides leadership and support to Community Specialists (CS) and participants for assigned programs. This role will ensure program planning and implementation focuses on participant goals and meeting assigned outcomes. The conscientious TL acts with integrity, is open to growth, lives our purpose, cultivates teamwork and demonstrates an extraordinary effort to empower individuals with diverse abilities and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.

Key Functions

• 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 disabilities 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

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation$25.65 to $26.95/ hour depending on experience and education

Application DeadlineSeptember 14, 2026

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.