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Strides Toronto

Respite Worker

Scarborough Bluffs Park, ON, Canada

Pay: $25.64 to $29.86 CAD / hour

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Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and support for children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities to foster social and life skills. Implement programming based on Applied Behaviour Analysis principles and maintain accurate documentation of client progress and safety.

Requirements

Requires a CYW, DSW, or related diploma and at least one year of experience working with children and youth. Candidates must possess knowledge of ABA principles, ASD, and anti-oppressive practices.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Part-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Applied Behaviour Analysis
Autism Spectrum Disorder support
Developmental disability support
Direct supervision
Data collection
Life skills training
Social skills training
Mental health support
Crisis intervention
Documentation
Health and safety compliance
Inclusion and diversity
Anti-oppressive practice
Case management
Team collaboration

Benefits

Group employee benefits
Employee perks
Discounts

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Respite Worker
Applied Behaviour Analysis
ABA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Disability
CYW
DSW
Mental Health
Social Skills
Life Skills
Data Collection
Inclusion
Diversity
Equity
Accessibility
Anti-black Racism
Vulnerable Sector Check
Community Support
Case Management
Documentation
Health and Safety
Treatment Planning
Client-centered
Evidence-informed
OPSEU

Original job description

Position Type: Casual

Hours of Work: Scheduled on an as-needed basis up to a maximum of 48 hours per pay period

Salary range: $25.64 to $29.86 per hour

Benefits: We offer generous group employee benefits which includes:

Access to employee perks and discounts

Union Position: This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto Support Services (“Strides Toronto”) Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency supporting infants, children, youth and young adults from birth to age 29, and their families, primarily across east Toronto. We offer community-based, residential and treatment programs - including mental health counselling, autism services, early intervention, day treatment, education, outreach and community support - using a client-centered, evidence-informed approach. Since 2015, Strides Toronto has served as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health, partnering with 21 core service providers to provide system leadership, citywide planning, coordinated service delivery and program alignment. Strides Toronto also leads initiatives with broader reach, including Help Ahead and the HOPE Strategy across Toronto and One Stop Talk/Parlons Maintenant and the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program across Ontario.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an existing vacancy for three (3) casual Respite Worker positions that provides school break, after school, and Saturday respite, for youth and as well as a day program for adults with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability. Family engagement is an essential partnership with a focus on the development of both social and life skills to enhance quality of life working towards independence by teaching, creating opportunities for socialization through individual and group activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Provide direct supervision for the child or youth in the planned program (community, on site) to ensure their safety as well as their engagement in the skill development and treatment components of the program To provide support to clients with their mental health and wellbeing in each of the programs and support them in their engagement daily in the development of life and social skills.
Implementation of programing under the principles under Applied Behaviour Analysis; including the completion of data collection sheets (ABC, time sampling, etc.), team participation in the review of challenging behaviours and areas related to group skill development.
Review the client’s plan and programming goals set by the DSW and needs of the individual and is in collaboration with other team members, implement planned program and follow through on programming expectations based on DS program and its calendar.
Maintain, in cooperation with other team members, the physical facilities of the program sites in accordance with accepted norms of health and safety. To maintain a positive space in terms of health and safety standards.
Ensure that all relevant documentation is completed into TREAT in a timely manner as required. To carry out a variety of non-related client administrative duties.

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

CYW, DSW or related diploma.
1 year of directly related experience working with children and youth.
Knowledge of the principles of ABA; ASD, and dual diagnosis.
Knowledge of the mission, mandate, objectives, priorities, policies of Strides Toronto and the various departments.
Understanding and knowledge of various community opportunities.
Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

Access to a vehicle is an asset.
Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

A Vulnerable Sector police check
A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is September 30, 2026.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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