Respite/Disability Worker - Team Lead (Orange Hub)

Adaptabilities; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above nonprofit norms

Flexible shifts

Professional development support

Robust benefits package

Job summary

AdaptAbilities is seeking a Respite/Disability Worker - Team Lead for the Orange Hub Respite Centre in Edmonton. This full-time, permanent role leads direct care staff, plans meaningful programs, and supports individuals with disabilities to grow and belong in their community. Start date expected November 20, 2026.

The role emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and strong organizational skills, with comprehensive checks and certifications required on hire and opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as noted with 3–5 years related experience for diploma route; 2–3 years with certificate/diploma; 1–2 years with university degree.
• Alignment with AdaptAbilities core purpose and values.
• Clear communication and teamwork are essential.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations; use empathy effectively.
• Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check required.
• First Aid (CPR C) and AED upon hire; Abuse Prevention protocol required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration required.

Responsibilities

• Inform, support, train, mentor, lead, and oversee frontline staff.
• Plan programming to ensure meaningful days and purposeful support.
• Foster relationships that promote dignity and individual identities.
• Empower people with diverse abilities to achieve goals.
• Identify and solve problems; build staff capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Organization

Time management

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Disability Services certificate/diploma

University degree in related field

Job description

Respite/Disability Worker - Team Lead (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, EyeCare Solutions prescription eyewear discount, Exclusive banking benefits - CIBC Group Banking Plan, paid personal days, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle.

What You Offer:

Ideally, you have experience supporting adults with disabilities achieve their goals through intentional program planning, and experience with adapting service delivery to meet the needs of each individual who hires us. 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 based out of our Orange Hub Respite Centre with an expected start date of November 20, 2026.

Key Fuctions

• 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 diverse abilities 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 DeadlineNovember 15, 2026

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