Therapeutic Respite Worker - 27 Brant Specialized Services

Woodview; Brantford; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodview in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a Therapeutic Respite Worker to provide goal-focused 1:1 and group respite for children and youth (0-18) with mental health or neurodevelopmental needs, in homes and community settings.

You will implement plans, support families, maintain notes within 24 hours, and collaborate with the team while flexible scheduling includes evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Diploma or enrolment in a relevant child/youth support program.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with children/youth with mental health or behavioural needs.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Current First Aid & CPR.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (renewed every 3 years) with annual offence declarations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and group respite sessions using structured activities to support social skills, emotion regulation, coping, and life skills.
• Follow and implement treatment, safety, and behaviour plans; use positive behaviour supports.
• Communicate with caregivers, model strategies, provide in-the-moment feedback, and respond to family needs.
• Complete contact notes within 24 hours and manage incident reports and admin tasks.
• Collaborate with the team and partners to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Provide transportation for sessions and group programming as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Judgment

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or enrolment in Child & Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Developmental Support Worker, Autism & Behavioural Science, or equivalent

Job description

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.