Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist In Training (St. Albert) 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 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 What We Offer: We strive to be an employer of choice by creating a positive and collaborative team environment.

You can look forward to: 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.

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) [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.

- Provide support for direct care and purposeful support in an engaging, fun and safe environment 2. Foster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests and identities 3. Empower people to create meaningful days and achieve their goals 4. Communicate effectively with their team members, which includes to individuals, families, and co-workers 5. Build a vision of inclusion, one person at a time 6. Model socially appropriate behaviors and assist/ encourage participants to make and maintain appropriate community connections 7. Maintain timely, accurate and professional documents in accordance with AdaptAbilities policies and procedures 8. Understand and comply with all emergency processes and risk management 9. Perform other job-related activities as required Qualifications 1. Working towards completion of High School Diploma and little or no work-related experience 2. Alignment with AdaptAbilities core purpose and core values 3.

Basic First

Aid with CPR (can be completed in Physical Education 10) is an asset 4.

Police Information

Check (PIC) and Intervention Record Check (IRC) required if 18 years of age or older 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.

📌 Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist In Training (St. Albert)
🏢 Alberta Adaptabilities Association
📍 St. Albert