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Intermediate Hydrogeologist
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$100,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
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Respite/ Disability Worker - Community Specialist I
Alberta AdaptAbilities Association
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$19.4 to $22.5 CAD / hour
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Respite/ Disability Worker - Community Specialist I
AdaptAbilities
AB · Edmonton, AB
$19.4 to $22.5 CAD / hour
Full-time
Intermediate First Aid Certification CPR Level C and AED is required upon hire
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AdaptAbilities

Respite/ Disability Worker - Community Specialist I

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Pay: $19.4 to $22.5 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 29, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Respite/ Disability Worker - Community Specialist I

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 full-time, permanent position at our Millbourne Respite Centre (Tower 1, Level 2, Suite 200, 3697 Mill Woods Road NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 3L6) and will report to the Program Supervisor.

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 $19.40 to $22.50/ hour depending on experience and education

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct care and purposeful support in a safe, engaging environment, including assistance with personal hygiene and personal care. Build supportive relationships, help participants pursue goals and community connections, communicate with families and coworkers, maintain accurate documentation, and follow emergency and risk-management procedures.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, with little or no related work experience; experience supporting children, youth, young adults, or vulnerable individuals in a healthcare setting is desirable. A clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check, Intermediate First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED certification are required upon hire; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol are assets.

Skills

Direct Care
Personal Care
Program Planning
Program Implementation
Relationship Building
Communication
Community Inclusion
Behavior Support
Documentation
Risk Management
Emergency Response
Teamwork
Integrity
First Aid
CPR
AED

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Flexible Shifts
Career Growth Opportunities
Spending Account
24/7 Mental Health Support
RRSP Matching
Professional Development Support
City of Edmonton Recreation Pass Discounts
Paid Personal Days

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Disability Support
Respite Care
Direct Care
Personal Care
Children And Youth
Community Inclusion
Program Planning
Program Implementation
Goal Setting
Relationship Building
Behavior Support
Personal Hygiene
Family Communication
Teamwork
Documentation
Risk Management
Emergency Procedures
Police Information Check
Intervention Record Check
Intermediate First Aid
CPR Level C
AED
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Abuse Prevention And Response Protocol

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