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Residential Child and Youth Worker, Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Residential Child and Youth Worker (RCYW) provides care to children, youth or adults with moderate to severe behavioural problems in a residential or day program setting in an…
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Outreach Worker
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- Temporary
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Taproot Community Support Services
Penticton, BC
- Part-time
- Temporary
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Outreach Worker
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Temporary
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Alberta AdaptAbilities Association

Respite/ Disability Worker - Community Specialist I

Edmonton, AB, Canada
St. Albert, AB, Canada

$19.4 to $20.39 CAD / hour · Part-time

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Pay: $19.4 to $20.39 CAD / hour
Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

Respite/ Disability Worker - Community Specialist I (All Locations)

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 part-time, permanent position available at all our centers and will report to the Program Supervisor. The required commitment is Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and you can choose any of these locations:

Millbourne Respite Centre (Tower 1, Level 2, Suite 200, 3697 Mill Woods Road NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 3L6)

McKernan Respite Centre (11341 78 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0N1)

Orange Hub Respite Centre (#400, 10045 156 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T5P 2P7)

St. Albert Respite Centre (203, 7 St Anne St, St. Albert, AB T8N 2X4)

Program Runs:

Fall: Oct 17 - Dec 12, 2026

Winter: Jan 9 – Mar 20, 2027

Spring: Apr 10 – Jun 19, 2027

Summer: Jul 3 – Aug 28, 2027

Please note that a consistent commitment is important for these sessions and you are asked to be available from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each Saturday throughout the 10-week program, along with an onboarding day, tentatively scheduled for October 16. The program does not operate on statutory holidays. As a result, employees will not be scheduled to work on these days.

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 $20.39/ 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

The Community Specialist provides direct care and purposeful support to children and youth with disabilities in a safe, engaging environment. They are responsible for program planning, fostering genuine relationships, and assisting participants with personal care and community integration.

Requirements

The role requires a minimum of a high school diploma and alignment with the organization's core values. Candidates must obtain a clear police information check, intervention record check, and intermediate first aid certification upon hire.

Skills

Direct care
Program planning
Community support
Personal hygiene assistance
Personal care
Documentation
Emergency response
Risk management
Communication
Inclusion
Crisis intervention
Abuse prevention
First aid
CPR
AED

Benefits

Competitive pay
Flexible shifts
Career path and growth opportunities
Culture of appreciation and employee recognition
Spending account
24/7 mental health supports
DCPP
RRSP matching
Professional development support
Corporate discount for city of edmonton recreation passes
Paid personal days

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Keywords

Respite worker
Disability support
Community specialist
Direct care
Personal care
First aid
CPR
AED
Crisis intervention
Abuse prevention
Risk management
Inclusion
Program planning
Nonprofit
Social services
Youth support
Health care setting
Documentation

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