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AdaptAbilities

Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist II (In-Home)

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

$23.44 to $24.62 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Pay: $23.44 to $24.62 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Listed closing date: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 10, 2026

Original job description

Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist II (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 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

We also offer perks including mentorship and support for professional development, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle.

What You Offer:

Ideally you have extensive experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including the use of effective de-escalation strategies and appropriate boundary setting. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training, or equivalent, is required. Experience developing or implementing Behaviour Support Plans is considered an asset. This is an immediate opportunity for an experienced and confident professional who is comfortable supporting individuals who may display behaviours that can create barriers to accessing or participating in community activities and services. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to build positive relationships while maintaining safety, dignity, and respect. 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 permanent full-time position within our In-Home Program, supporting an adult participant Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Location - Southwest side of Edmonton near Heritage Valley Town Centre and James Mowat Trail.

Looking for an experienced staff with a background in supporting complex needs, de-escalation strategies, and boundary setting. Having Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or similar training is a must.

The Community Specialist II (CS II) will be reporting to the assigned Program Manager. The CS II is a highly experienced direct support role, typically relating to more complex and specialized situations, behaviours, or environments. They work front-line and are pivotal to the creation of a safe, caring, and community-enriched life for the individuals and families who hire us. Thoughtful programming planning and implementation support participants to connect with their communities – establishing real relationships and creating meaningful days and lives. The conscientious CSII 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.

Provide direct care and purposeful support with individuals identified as exhibiting behaviours that may limit access to community in an engaging, fun, and safe environment

Implement person-centered and behaviour plans designed to support and assist participants

Facilitate inclusion for individuals with complex and/or specialized situations

Deliver and adapt programs and services in an engaging and meaningful manner that imparts growth, success, and belonging

Foster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests and identities

Empower individuals to create meaningful days and achieve their goals

Communicate effectively with integrity to individuals, families, and co-workers

Assist, support, and encourage individuals to advocate on their own behalf and achieve their personal goals through various development activities

Maintain timely, accurate and professional documents in accordance with AdaptAbilities policies and procedures

Perform other job-related activities as required

Qualifications

Minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma and a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience; or graduation from an appropriate post-secondary program with a Certificate or Diploma. Programs include Disability Studies, Human Services, Social Work, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, or Education or Education Assistant

Hands-on experience working with individuals with complex behaviors which limit their inclusion in community and/or programs

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, and Medication Administration certification are required

Experience with Behavior Support Plans an asset

Compensation $23.44 to $24.62 per hour depending on experience and education

Application Deadline: October 31, 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.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct, person-centered support to an adult with complex needs, including implementing behaviour plans, using de-escalation strategies, and facilitating safe participation in community activities. Build respectful relationships, support personal goals and self-advocacy, communicate with families and colleagues, and maintain accurate documentation.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and 2–3 years of related experience, or a relevant post-secondary certificate or diploma, along with hands-on experience supporting people with complex behaviours. Required credentials include Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or equivalent, Intermediate First Aid, CPR Level C and AED, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol, and Medication Administration; clear police and intervention record checks are also required upon hire.

Skills

Complex Needs Support
De-Escalation
Boundary Setting
Behaviour Support Plans
Person-Centered Support
Direct Care
Community Inclusion
Program Planning and Implementation
Relationship Building
Self-Advocacy Support
Communication
Documentation
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
First Aid
CPR and AED
Medication Administration

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Flexible Shifts
Career Growth Opportunities
Employee Recognition
Mentorship
Professional Development Support
Work-Life Balance Programs

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Disability Support
Complex Needs
De-Escalation Strategies
Boundary Setting
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Behaviour Support Plans
Person-Centered Support
Direct Care
Community Inclusion
Program Planning
Program Implementation
Self-Advocacy
First Aid
CPR Level C
AED
Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol
Medication Administration
Police Information Check
Intervention Record Check
Disability Studies
Human Services
Social Work
Kinesiology
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Sociology
Education
In-Home Support

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