Behavioural Support / Child & Youth Worker

Ywcacambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Hybrid/Remote work for some adminRoles

Job summary

YWCA Cambridge is seeking a committed Behavioural Support / Child & Youth Worker to provide targeted behavioural and developmental support within our school-age program. The role emphasizes collaboration with educators and leadership to promote participation, inclusion, safety, and success for children requiring additional support.

The ideal candidate has experience in behavioural support, child and youth work, educational assistance, developmental services, or related fields, and must be

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with children, parents/guardians, outside agencies, co-workers.
• Relevant experience working with children who require additional behavioural developmental, social-emotional, or educational support will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support children during morning and afternoon transitions and program routines.
• Assist children in developing and using appropriate strategies for self-regulation and emotional regulation.
• Provide proactive behavioural support using positive, respectful, and child-centred approaches.
• Support children’s participation in play, recreational activities, routines, and social interactions.
• Recognize potential triggers and use preventative strategies to reduce challenging situations.
• Follow individualized strategies, support plans, and recommendations provided by the child care team and appropriate professionals, where applicable.
• Work collaboratively with Registered Early Childhood Educators, Child and Youth Workers, Educational Assistants, families, and centre leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of children at all times and follow all child care, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Support an inclusive environment where children with varying abilities and needs can participate meaningfully in the program.
• Document relevant observations and communicate information to the appropriate supervisor or educator.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy and dignity of children and families.
• Follow all YWCA Cambridge policies and procedures and applicable requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and associated regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Behavioural support experience

Education

RECE membership

First Aid Certification

Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

Behavioural Support / Child & Youth Worker

Job Title: Behavioural Support / Child &YouthWorker

Status: Full time, Temporary Contract

Hours: 13.75 hours /week (2.75 per day) instructional school days only

Start:September 21, 2026

Rate:25.86 – 34.50 based on experience

About YWCA Cambridge

Established in 1948, YWCA Cambridge is a multiservice organization that, through programs, services and advocacy, responds to the changing needs of women, girls and gender diverse individuals. We are part of a global YWCA movement connecting more than 25 million women in 125 communities across the globe.

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring, experienced, and supportive individual to provide additional behavioural and developmental support within our school-age programming. This position is well suited to an individual with experience in behavioural support, child and youth work, educational assistance, developmental services, special education, or a related field. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with educators and the leadership team to support children’s participation, inclusion, safety, and success within the program.

The position is particularly suited to someone who is comfortable supporting children

who may require additional assistance with self-regulation, transitions, communication,

social interactions, emotional regulation, or other behavioural and developmental needs.

Provide individualized and responsive support to children within the school-age

program.

Responsibilities

• Support children during morning and afternoon transitions and program routines.
• Assist children in developing and using appropriate strategies for self-regulation and emotional regulation.
• Provide proactive behavioural support using positive, respectful, and child-centred approaches.
• Support children’s participation in play, recreational activities, routines, and social interactions.
• Recognize potential triggers and use preventative strategies to reduce challenging situations.
• Follow individualized strategies, support plans, and recommendations provided by the child care team and appropriate professionals, where applicable.
• Work collaboratively with Registered Early Childhood Educators, Child and Youth Workers, Educational Assistants, families, and centre leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of children at all times and follow all child care, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Support an inclusive environment where children with varying abilities and needs can participate meaningfully in the program.
• Document relevant observations and communicate information to the appropriate supervisor or educator.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy and dignity of children and families.
• Follow all YWCA Cambridge policies and procedures and applicable requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and associated regulations.

Requirements

• Registered with College of Early Childhood Educators and in good standing (RECE)
• The ideal candidate will have education, training, or experience in one or more of the following areas: Educational Assistant (EA), Child and Youth Worker (CYW), Behavioural Science / Behavioural Support, Developmental Services, Social Service Special Education Early Childhood Education, Psychology or a related discipline
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with children, parents/guardians, outside agencies, co-workers.
• Relevant experience working with children who require additional behavioural developmental, social-emotional, or educational support will be considered an asset.

Note: This is a school-year position, operating only on regular school instructional days.

The regular schedule is: Morning: 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m, Afternoon: 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The position does not operate on weekends, statutory holidays, school holidays,

professional activity days, or other days when the school is not in session, unless

otherwise required and communicated by the employer.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

We do not use AI technology to assist in the screening and selection process.

Pay: $27.86-$34.50 per hour

• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Have you worked at YWCA Cambridge previously?

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (required)
• membership with the College of ECE’s (required)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within 6 months) (required)

Who We Are

YWCA Cambridge, a trusted community leader, gives a voice to the needs of cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and two-spirit individuals through innovative and responsive programs, services and advocacy.
Through leadership, advocacy and program and service delivery, YWCA Cambridge will influence communities to ensure all cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and two-spirit individuals are respected, valued and equal.

Our Values

• Women’s leadership
• Accessibility
• Accountability
• Self-Determination
• Community Mindedness
• Inclusion
• Equity

Work Perks

• Inclusive, diverse, employee-focused environment
• Remote-work/hybrid-work schedule currently available for some administrative roles
• Paid on-the-job training
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Staff discounts for child care and summer camp
• Opportunities to get involved in our community

We know our work transforms lives. Join our team and find an enriching career full of purpose and opportunity, alongside a team of like-minded people whose every day is about gender equity and exceptional program delivery.