Job opportunity
Therapeutic Respite Worker - 27 Brant Specialized Services
Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services
The Role
The Therapeutic Respite Worker provides goal-focused, therapeutic respite support to children and youth (0–18) with mental health and/or neurodevelopmental needs. Services are delivered in homes and community settings and are designed to strengthen skills, support families, and prevent family breakdown or out-of-home placements.
Key Responsibilities (May Include but are not limited to):
Direct support:
Deliver 1:1 and group-based respite sessions using structured, meaningful activities that support social skills, emotion regulation, coping, and life skills
Plan implementation:
Follow and implement treatment, safety, and behaviour plans; use positive behaviour supports and sound judgment in-home and in the community
Family support:
Communicate with caregivers, model strategies, provide in-the-moment feedback, and respond to family needs in a strengths-based way
Documentation & admin:
Complete contact notes within 24 hours, incident reports as needed, and other required administrative tasks (e.g., payroll/mileage, EMHware entries as assigned)
Collaboration & safety:
Participate in team communication/debriefing, collaborate with partners as required (with consent), and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
Transportation:
Provide transportation for sessions and group programming as required
Qualifications:
Diploma or enrolment in Child & Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Developmental Support Worker, Autism & Behavioural Science, or equivalent
Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and youth with mental health or behavioural needs
Strong communication, judgment, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Current First Aid & CPR
Police Vulnerable Sector Check required (renewed every 3 years, with annual offence declarations, per legislation)
Assets:
NVCI, ASIST, DBT, CBT, or ABA experience
Second language proficiency
Additional Information
Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends
Work is performed in client homes and community settings
This role requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week; shifts will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with the possibility of additional hours/days.
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Apply on source site The Therapeutic Respite Worker provides goal-focused, therapeutic respite support to children and youth (0–18) with mental health and/or neurodevelopmental needs. Services are delivered in homes and community settings and are designed to strengthen skills, support families, and prevent family breakdown or out-of-home placements.
Key Responsibilities (May Include but are not limited to):
Direct support:
Deliver 1:1 and group-based respite sessions using structured, meaningful activities that support social skills, emotion regulation, coping, and life skills
Plan implementation:
Follow and implement treatment, safety, and behaviour plans; use positive behaviour supports and sound judgment in-home and in the community
Family support:
Communicate with caregivers, model strategies, provide in-the-moment feedback, and respond to family needs in a strengths-based way
Documentation & admin:
Complete contact notes within 24 hours, incident reports as needed, and other required administrative tasks (e.g., payroll/mileage, EMHware entries as assigned)
Collaboration & safety:
Participate in team communication/debriefing, collaborate with partners as required (with consent), and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
Transportation:
Provide transportation for sessions and group programming as required
Qualifications:
Diploma or enrolment in Child & Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Developmental Support Worker, Autism & Behavioural Science, or equivalent
Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and youth with mental health or behavioural needs
Strong communication, judgment, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Current First Aid & CPR
Police Vulnerable Sector Check required (renewed every 3 years, with annual offence declarations, per legislation)
Assets:
NVCI, ASIST, DBT, CBT, or ABA experience
Second language proficiency
Additional Information
Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends
Work is performed in client homes and community settings
This role requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week; shifts will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with the possibility of additional hours/days.
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