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SAAAC Autism Centre

Respite Worker - 18 Month Contract

Toronto, ON, Canada
Scarborough, ON, Canada

Pay: Salary: $50,000
Experience: 1 year lived/working experience.
Working hours: 37.5 hours/week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

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Respite Worker

Overview

Department: SAAAC Autism Center

Location: Toronto

Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Contract 18-Months

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Salary: $50,000

Publish Date: April 2026

About SAAAC Autism Centre

The SAAAC Autism Centre is a Toronto based charity whose mission is to make autism services equitable for all Canadians. The Centre provides culturally responsive autism services targeting culturally and linguistically diverse families. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, our Centre offers a dynamic range of services that support the development of individuals on the autism spectrum at all life stages, along with their caregivers.

Your Role on Our Team

Reporting to the manager and director, the Urgent Response Services (URS) at the SAAAC Autism Centre, in partnership with the Toronto Autism Services Network, is seeking a Respite Worker to work with clients within the framework of a URS team to deliver immediate respite support for up to 12 weeks.

The incumbent will provide planned and specific services to children and youth up to 18 years old with significant and immediate needs who are registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Respite activities will take place in the home, community, the Centre and planned locations.

Main Responsibilities

Provide direct 1:1 supervision of the client as defined and determined by the clinical team as well as the family, depending on the needs and goals for the client and the family unit.
Establish and maintain current, accurate, and confidential files for each client which may include data collection, visual materials, progress notes, incident reports and other specific reports pertaining to the case.
Maintain administrative tasks such as session hours.
Participate in any assessment activities as needed based on clinical recommendations.
Provide crisis intervention with an emphasis on preventative measures which may include verbal and/or physical de-escalation techniques.
Collaboratively design a respite plan.
Program plan to include visual creation, scheduling, and activities.
Follow and model components of a behavior management plan to ensure safety within various settings.
Immediately communicate concerns or issues pertaining to the behavior management plan with the URS team
Demonstrate sensitivity to client needs through a strength-based approach as well as cultural sensitivity.
Maintain regular contact with URS team with updates and progress.
Follow all SAAAC health and safety protocols, professional standards, and legislative requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Completed a diploma or degree in either Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Behavior Sciences, Support Worker, Recreation, or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
1-year direct experience working with children/youth in respite programs or a similar role
1 year lived/working experience.
Valid First Aid Certification, Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check required.
Crisis Intervention training (SMG, CPI, NVCI or TCI), and ASIST required.
Knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorder, dual diagnosis, and Applied Behavior Analysis
Knowledge of child developmental milestones
An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities within the context of social decision-making when working with clients and their families
An understanding of how diversity, equity and inclusion play a role within the workplace and community.
Excellence in problem solving techniques, judgment skills and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work independently as well as effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of Boardmaker, and proficient in Microsoft programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be vaccinated against COIVD-19 (3 doses) or have received an exemption from the organizations policy.
Second language is an asset.

Working Conditions

Ability to wear a face mask for more than an hour.
Ability to lift, bend and move up and down to a child’s height or location (e.g., the floor)
Ability to confidently support challenging/aggressive behaviors.
Able to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to drive with a valid driver’s license and vehicle to commute to client homes.

The SAAAC Autism Centre welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations upon request to candidates participating in all stages of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact Sandrine Theva at hr@saaac.org.

Please Note: SAAAC Autism Centre may use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools are designed to evaluate qualifications based on the requirements outlined in the job posting. We encourage all candidates to carefully review the qualifications and ensure their resumes reflect their relevant skills and experiences.

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Responsibilities

Provide individualized respite and direct supervision to children and youth with significant needs, including support in home, community, and Centre settings. Develop and follow respite and behavior management plans, document client progress and incidents, provide preventative crisis intervention, and communicate regularly with the URS team and families.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in a related discipline and at least one year of direct experience working with children or youth in respite or a similar role. Candidates must have First Aid, criminal and vulnerable sector checks, crisis intervention training, ASIST, knowledge of autism and Applied Behavior Analysis, and the ability to work evenings and weekends and travel to client homes.

Skills

Direct Client Supervision
Crisis Intervention
De-escalation
Behavior Management
Respite Planning
Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
Applied Behavior Analysis
Child Development
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Organization
Time Management
Boardmaker
Microsoft Office
Written and Verbal Communication

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Hiring contact

Sandrine Theva

Keywords

Respite Support
Urgent Response Services
Ontario Autism Program
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dual Diagnosis
Applied Behavior Analysis
Crisis Intervention
SMG
CPI
NVCI
TCI
ASIST
First Aid Certification
Criminal Record Check
Vulnerable Sector Check
Behavior Management Plan
De-escalation
Visual Supports
Boardmaker
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Child Development
Cultural Sensitivity
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Institutional and Structural Racism
Progress Notes
Incident Reports
Client Assessment
COVID-19 Vaccination

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