York Hills is a children and youth mental health agency that offers a wide range of mental health services, supports and partnerships providing meaningful and evidence informed/based treatment to children, and youth, aged 0 to 18 years, and their families. Under the direction of the Coordinator of Children's Respite, Group Services and Student Placements, the Child Minder is responsible for planning and implementing social and recreational activities for children aged 18 months to 12 years.

Salary Range: $25.00 per hour Hours of Work: As required, may include evenings and weekends. Assists in promoting and supporting the Mission, Vision, and Values statements, ensuring adherence to operational and service policies and procedures while maintaining ethical conduct. Provides a positive, stimulating and safe physical environment for children.

Plans and implements a three (3) hour program for children aged 18 months - 12 years. Supervises and interacts with children during planned activities (e.g., playing games, sport activities and arts and crafts). Ensures nutritional snacks are available for children in care.

Supports children when emotional needs arise (e.g. difficulty separating from parent/caregiver). Adheres to internal policies and procedures. Administrative and Organizational Responsibilities Maintains certification for required training (e.g., Participates in group or individual supervision with the Coordinator of Respite, Group Services and Student Placements as needed.

Submits all pre-approved expense claims and hours of work in a timely manner. Actively responds to the Coordinator of Respite, Group Services and Student Placements and/or Human Resources requests for the submission of required background screening documentation (e.g., Actively supports Equity, Diversity and Inclusion drivers, including fostering a welcoming and safe space, where people can expect to be treated fairly, equitably and in a culturally responsive way. Attends and participates in required training and meetings as required.





Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Experience in providing one-on-one support to children and youth. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including editing skills with attention to detail. Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, the Child Welfare Act and other relevant legislation. Knowledge of child developmental stages and children's mental health.

Experience in nurturing a stimulating, positive and protected physical environment for children and youth. Ability to assess the emotional needs of children and plan suitable social and recreational activities. Office 365, MS Office, SharePoint, software applications).

Awareness and appreciation for the dynamics of equity issues (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) especially as it relates to gender, ethnicity, race, and economic status. Identification with the strategic mission, vision and values of the organization including inclusion, collaboration, people centred, knowledgeable and courageous. Available to work three (3) hours shifts, working evenings and weekends.

Applicants with fluency in another language are encouraged to apply. Fluency in American Sign Language. York Hills is strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. York Hills is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. York Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, should you require a code-protected accommodation, through any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within your application. #

📌 Child Minder Support (Aurora)
🏢 York Hills Centre for Children, Youth, and Familie
📍 Aurora