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 protected,



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.

📌 Therapeutic Respite Worker - 27 Brant Specialized Services (Brantford)
🏢 Woodview Mental Health u0026 Autism Services
📍 Brantford