Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist (In-Home)
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 lifeOur work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobsIt’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilitiesHelp bridge the gap between possible and impossibleEnjoy a career with AdaptAbilities as you support individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their communityWhat 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 StandardsFlexible shifts (If applicable)Career path and growth opportunitiesCulture of Appreciation and Employee RecognitionWe also offer perks including mentorship and support for professional development, 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. We are looking for a friendly, social, outgoing, and creative staff member who is comfortable working around cats. The participant enjoys creative activities such as embroidery and painting, as well as spending time outdoors and going for nature walks.
The Position:
This is a permanent part-time position within our In-Home Program, supporting an adult participant in area of the Calder neighborhood, North of 127 Ave and East of 127 Street. The position requires you to have a reliable vehicle as the work schedule is Mondays from 4 to 9:00 PM.
The Community Specialist (CS) will be reporting to the assigned Program Manager. As a Community Specialists (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 diverse abilities and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.
Provide direct care and purposeful support in an engaging, fun and safe environmentFoster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests and identitiesEmpower people to create meaningful days and achieve their goalsCommunicate effectively with their team members, which includes to individuals, families, and co-workersBuild a vision of inclusion, one person at a timeModel 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 proceduresUnderstand and comply with all emergency processes and risk managementPerform other job-related activities as requiredQualifications
Minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma and little or no work-related experience.Alignment with AdaptAbilities core purpose and core valuesClear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check are required upon hireIntermediate First Aid Certification CPR Level C and AED is required upon hireThe candidate must have access to a reliable vehicle during work hoursNon-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol are an assetStrong strategies around boundaries and de-escalation are an assetCompensation $19.40 to 20.39 per hour depending on experience and education
Application Deadline: October 30, 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.
