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.
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 Fuctions
Informs, supports, trains, mentors, leads, and oversees direct care front line employeesPlans programming, ensuring meaningful days and purposeful supportFoster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests, and identitiesEmpower people with diverse abilities to create meaningful days and achieve their goalsIdentifies and solves problems, building employee capacity in difficult situationsConduct general administration, follow-ups, documentation, and reporting duties as assignedEnsures risk free, stimulating, safe, and supportive environmentPerform other job-related activities as requiredQualifications
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 experienceAlignment with AdaptAbilities core purpose and core valuesCapable leadership, communication, teamwork and positive attitude Strong conflict resolution skillsExcellent organization and time management skills Ability to remain calm in emotionally challenging situations and effectively use empathyClear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check are requiredIntermediate First Aid Certification CPR Level C and AED is required upon hireAbuse Prevention and Response Protocol is required for Team Leads working with adultsNon-Violent Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration are requiredCompensation $25.65 to $26.95/ hour depending on experience and education
Application Deadline November 15, 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.
