About

• EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST 

• MEET ADAPTABILITIES. WE PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. 

• Why Work with Us?

• 1. 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 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: 

• 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 and will report to the Program Manager. You will work directly with participants to explore career goals, develop job readiness skills, and secure employment with inclusive employers who value diversity and accessibility in the workplace. You will also play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with employers, advocating for inclusion, and removing barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities.

• The conscientious Employment Specialist acts with integrity, is open to growth, lives our purpose, cultivates teamwork, and demonstrates an extraordinary effort to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.

• Key Functions

• 1. Facilitate group and individual employment readiness sessions
• 2. Assist with job applications, interview preparation, and on-the-job coaching as needed.
• 3. Track and document participant progress towards employment goals.
• 4. Act as an advocate for inclusion by addressing attitudinal barriers, work to remove stigmas attached to employment of people with disabilities
• 5. Seek and attract inclusive employers and maintain professional relationships
• 6. Coordinate placement details with participants, Program Supervisors and employers
• 7. Collaborate with Program Supervisor’s and their teams, families, participant support networks, and funders to contribute to each participant’s program planning in respect to employment goals.
• 8. Prepare employment assessments, placement reports, and monthly Placement Activity Reports
• 9. Perform other job-related activities as required 

• Qualifications

• 1. Diploma in Career Development, Human Services, Adult Education, Human Resources, or possess 5+ years equivalent professional experience
• 2. Minimum 1-3 years of experience successfully supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities; nonprofit sector experience preferred.
• 3. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, coaching and team building skills
• 4. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and record-keeping.
• 5. Collaborative and responsive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• 6. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in volunteer engagement.
• 7. Knowledge of office applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• 8. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• 9. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required
• 10. Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check is required.

• Application Deadline: October 20, 2025, at 9:59 PM

• 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.