TamirChild and Youth Programs | After School and Sunday Respite

Hourly wage: $24.42 per hour | Directsupport | Participant age range: 6–16

Position overview

The Integration Aide providesindividualized support to children and youth with developmental disabilitiesand complex support needs in Tamir’s after-school and Sunday programming. Therole helps participants enjoy activities, build relationships and developcommunication, social and daily living skills while providing dependable respitefor families. The Integration Aide works under the Lead Integration Aide incollaboration with the Clinical Supervisor and program supervisor.

Participant needs and supportcriteria

Support is based on eachparticipant’s strengths, interests, preferences and individualized plan. Thefollowing are possible support needs, assessed individually during intake andreviewed with families and the supervising team; they are not admissionrestrictions or needs assumed for every participant.

- Communication: support speech, gestures, picture systems or augmentative andalternative communication devices; allow processing time and help participantsexpress choices, discomfort and requests for breaks.
- Sensory and emotional regulation: recognize individual responses to noise,lighting, touch, movement and busy environments; offer agreed quiet spaces,movement breaks and predictable transitions.
- Daily living and personal care: provide the documented level of assistance withtoileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, protecting privacy and encouragingindependence.
- Participation and learning: adapt instructions, materials and pacing to supportplay, peer interaction,



basic academic tasks and life skills without requiringevery child to participate in the same way.
- Safety and health: understand each participant’s supervision, mobility,allergy, dietary and emergency needs, including any documented risk of leavinga supervised area. Escalate needs beyond staff training or program capacity.

Program schedule and setting

Anticipated shifts includeafter-school participant programming from 3–7 p.m., Sunday participantprogramming from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Assignments may include indoor and outdooractivities and approved community outings. Scheduling is confirmed by Tamir.

Key responsibilities

- Provide a safe, welcoming and enjoyable setting, maintaining assigned 1:1 or3:1supervision and clear staff handovers during arrivals, departures, breaks,transitions and outings.
- Read and follow individualized support, communication, behaviour and emergencyplans. Implement approved goals accurately; refer proposed changes to the supervising team rather than changing clinical goals independently.
- Support participation in arts and crafts, science, physical and socialactivities, cooking, LEGO projects, life skills and basic academic support.Collaborate with activity staff to adapt activities to the participant.
- Use visual schedules, choice boards, step-by-step prompts and other agreedsupports. Encourage choice, self-advocacy and independence,



gradually reducingassistance when appropriate.
- Recognize early signs of distress, fatigue or discomfort. Use calm, proactivesupport and approved de-escalation strategies; seek assistance promptly andfollow Tamir’s safety procedures.
- Provide personal care and mobility assistance only within documented plans anddemonstrated competency. Follow infection prevention procedures. Medication orspecialized health tasks require Tamir authorization, appropriate training andclear written instructions.
- Collect objective data and maintain accurate daily records of participation,progress, support provided and incidents. Report changes in needs and safetyconcerns promptly to the Lead Integration Aide and supervisor.
- Communicate respectfully with parents, caregivers and colleagues within therole’s authority. Protect confidential information and share relevant updatesthrough approved channels.
- Participate in team meetings and required training; prepare and clean activityspaces and equipment, and complete documentation during allocated staff time.
- Respect each participant’s identity, dignity and culture, and support Tamir’sJewish community and cultural programming in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
- Diploma or degree, completed or in progress, in psychology, social work, education, developmental services, child and youth care, or a related field.
- At least one year of experience supporting children or youth, preferably in agroup setting; relevant experience with developmental disabilities or complexsupport needs is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to follow individualized plans and adapt

📌 Integration Aide (Ottawa)
🏢 Startdate
📍 Ottawa