ACDS works to advance the sector’s workforce through research, advocacy and capacity building. To realize our vision for a professional, well-trained, and stable community disability services workforce, we lead and partner with our members and other stakeholders on several initiatives of importance to the Community Disability Services sector.
ACDS Human Resource Coordinating Committee: With representation from ACDS members from all regions of Alberta, the Committee supports ACDS with initiatives to advance the sector’s workforce. This includes advising on research, identifying priorities, advocating, promoting the sector, and coordinating workforce initiatives
Developing a Comprehensive Workforce Strategy: In 2019-20, ACDS consulted members to develop the groundwork for a comprehensive HR strategy, identifying future needs and strategic priorities. Read the related discussion paper. ACDS will build on this by document from the the learnings of the COVID-19 crisis with a specific focus on implications for workforce strategy
Annual Workforce Survey: Collection of vital information around Alberta’s CDS workforce profile
Workforce Health and Safety: Improving occupational health and safety resources and training to support top safety issues facing the sector
The Workforce Classification System: A system of benchmark job profiles and titles, producing a common sectoral language and standards for CDS professionals