Alberta AdaptAbilities Association·Edmonton, Alberta
The Community Specialist II provides direct, person-centered support to individuals with disabilities to facilitate community inclusion and personal growth. They are responsible for implementing behaviour plans, managing complex care needs, and fostering genuine relationships while maintaining accurate documentation.
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?
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A career with AdaptAbilities gives you purpose and creates meaning in your everyday life 2.
Our work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobs 3.
It’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities 4.
Help bridge the gap between possible and impossible 5.
Enjoy a career with AdaptAbilities as you support individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community
We strive to be an employer of choice by creating a positive and collaborative team environment.
1. Meaningful Work 2. Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards 3. Flexible shifts (If applicable) 4. Career path and growth opportunities 5. Culture of Appreciation and Employee Recognition
We also offer perks including mentorship and support for professional development, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle.
Ideally, you have extensive experience working with children, youth and young adults or vulnerable individuals in a health care setting, school, or home setting. You have experience and are confident in supporting individuals who may exhibit behaviours that limit their ability to access or participate in community. You have experience and are confident in providing personal care and medical care needs. 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.
This is a permanent part-time position within our In-Home Program, supporting an adult female participant in the Southwest Edmonton community of Leger, near Terwillegar. The position is scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
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.
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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 2.
Implement person-centered and behaviour plans designed to support and assist participants 3.
Facilitate inclusion for individuals with complex and/or specialized situations 4.
Deliver and adapt programs and services in an engaging and meaningful manner that imparts growth, success, and belonging 5.
Foster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests and identities 6.
Empower individuals to create meaningful days and achieve their goals 7.
Communicate effectively with integrity to individuals, families, and co-workers 8.
Assist, support, and encourage individuals to advocate on their own behalf and achieve their personal goals through various development activities 9.
Maintain timely, accurate and professional documents in accordance with AdaptAbilities policies and procedures 10.
Perform other job-related activities as required
Compensation $22.30 to $23.44 / hour depending on experience and education
Application Deadline: September 18, 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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of related experience, or a post-secondary certificate/diploma in a relevant human services field. Essential requirements include a clean class 5 driver's license, vehicle, and specific certifications in First Aid, CPR, and crisis intervention.
Market context
In Alberta, in-home respite and disability support roles commonly seek candidates who can provide reliable, person-centered care across community settings. Competition may be stronger for applicants with 2–3 years of related experience, human services education, a clean Class 5 licence, vehicle access, and current First Aid, CPR, and crisis-intervention certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time, then confirm certification validity before applying.