St. Albert, Alberta, Canada · On-site
$16/hr–$16/hr
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Skills: Direct care, Mentorship, Communication, Risk management, Documentation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada · On-site
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada · On-site
$22/hr–$24/hr
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 …
Skills: Behavioral Support, Personal Care, Medical Care, Person-Centered Planning, Crisis Intervention
On-site
$19/hr–$20/hr
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St. Albert, Alberta, Canada • On-site
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The Community Specialist In Training provides direct care and purposeful support to children and youth with disabilities in a safe, engaging environment. They are responsible for fostering genuine relationships, maintaining accurate documentation, and modeling socially appropriate behaviors to promote community inclusion.
Candidates should be working towards a high school diploma and possess little to no work-related experience. A Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check are required for those 18 years of age or older.
Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist In Training (St. Albert)
Why Work with Us?
What We Offer:
We strive to be an employer of choice by creating a positive and collaborative team environment.
You can look forward to:
We also offer perks including mentorship and support for professional development, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle.
What You Offer:
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 position at our St. Albert Respite Centre (#203, 7 St Anne St, St. Albert, AB T8N 2X4) for the Out of School care and High School Transition program.
The Out of School Care program is designed for children aged 12 to 17, who require a little extra support after school and are no longer able to access a daycare.
High School Transition supports individuals 18 to 20 who are continuing their high school education, by offering a safe and welcoming home away from home during after school hours. Participants will begin to explore independence through experiential learning opportunities.
The program operates Monday through Friday, from September 14, 2026, to April 23, 2027, with program hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on non-school days in accordance with the St. Albert Public Schools calendar (https://www.spschools.org/download/566705)
Required Commitment :
2026 - September 14, 21 and 30, October 19, November 9, 10 and 27
2027 - January 29, February 4 and 5, March 5, April 5 and 23, May 3 and June 4
The Community Specialist In Training (CS-IT) will be reporting to the assigned Program Supervisor and will be provided with work experience and mentorship to develop a career in the human services field. This position will support front-line employees in creating a safe, caring and community-enriched life for the individuals/families who hire us. The conscientious CS-IT 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.
Qualifications
Compensation $16.14 to $16.96/ hour depending on experience and education
Application Deadline: August 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.
AdaptAbilities creates possibilities for individuals with disabilities and their families.
AdaptAbilities creates possibilities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Our non-profit delivers essential programs that nurture friendships and empower individuals to grow, succeed and belong. Our human-rights approach not only focuses on the individual but also on their families who have altered there work-life balance to become caregivers. The specialized services at AdaptAbilities give parents the opportunity to pause, take a breath, and focus on their own wellbeing while fostering relationships with their loved ones. Learn more at http://www.adaptabilities.ca/
Offices: 3697 Mill Woods Rd NW, 300, Edmonton, Alberta T6K 3L6, CA
AdaptAbilities creates possibilities for individuals with disabilities and their families.
AdaptAbilities creates possibilities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Our non-profit delivers essential programs that nurture friendships and empower individuals to grow, succeed and belong. Our human-rights approach not only focuses on the individual but also on their families who have altered there work-life balance to become caregivers. The specialized services at AdaptAbilities give parents the opportunity to pause, take a breath, and focus on their own wellbeing while fostering relationships with their loved ones. Learn more at http://www.adaptabilities.ca/
Offices: 3697 Mill Woods Rd NW, 300, Edmonton, Alberta T6K 3L6, CA
