Hours: Approximately 9-15 hours/week, based on caseload, referrals, family schedules, and availability Join Creative Abilities Therapy Services Creative Abilities Therapy Services is seeking compassionate, dependable, and collaborative Behavioural & Developmental Aides to provide individualized support to children and families. As part of a child’s service team, you will work directly with children to help them practise developmental, behavioural, communication, social, and everyday living skills within familiar routines and environments. Behavioural & Developmental Aides work collaboratively with families and appropriate clinicians or consultants to support individualized goals and strategies.

About the Role
The Behavioural & Developmental Aide provides hands‑on support to children based on their individual strengths, needs, goals, and service plan. Depending on the child and service arrangement, areas of support may include:
- Emotional regulation
- Behavioural goals
- Social interaction
- Play and engagement
- Daily living skills
- Routines and transitions
- Community participation
- Confidence and self-advocacy
- Practising strategies recommended by clinicians or consultants
- Generalizing skills across everyday environments

Key Responsibilities
As a Behavioural & Developmental Aide with CATS, responsibilities may include:
- Providing individualized direct support to assigned children
- Building positive and respectful relationships with children and families
- Supporting developmental, behavioural, communication, social, and everyday living goals
- Implementing appropriate strategies recommended by the child’s clinicians or consultants
- Using play, everyday routines, and meaningful activities to support skill development
- Supporting emotional regulation, participation,



and independence
- Encouraging appropriate communication and self-advocacy
- Supporting children during transitions and everyday routines
- Observing and documenting relevant progress during sessions
- Communicating regularly with families and appropriate members of the service team
- Participating in team meetings, planning, or consultation when required
- Completing required documentation and timesheets accurately and on time
- Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Following CATS policies, service plans, and applicable safety procedures
- Providing services in home and community settings as assigned Working with the Service Team Behavioural & Developmental Aides may work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Depending on the child’s approved services, the team may include:
- Behavioural Consultants
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Physiotherapists
- Clinical Coordinators
- Other professionals involved in the child’s support Aides help provide practical opportunities for children to practise identified strategies and skills between clinical or consulting sessions. Strategies introduced by clinicians or consultants may be incorporated into everyday activities, and aides share relevant observations with families and the service team to support ongoing planning and review.



Documentation & Team Communication Behavioural & Developmental Aides are responsible for completing required service documentation and maintaining communication with appropriate members of the child’s team. This may include:
- Progress observations
- Timesheets
- Participation in team communication
- Reviewing recommendations and strategies
- Communicating relevant updates or concerns
- Supporting required FSCD documentation processes when applicable Specific documentation expectations are reviewed during onboarding and the Contract Review and Orientation. Qualifications We are looking for applicants who demonstrate:
- Experience or a strong interest in working with children with developmental, behavioural, or disability-related support needs
- A compassionate, respectful, and child-centred approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliability, professionalism, and good time management
- Ability to follow individualized service plans, strategies, and professional recommendations
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams
- Robust observation and documentation skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Willingness to provide services in family homes and community settings
- Commitment to individualized, family-centred, and respectful support Education or experience in child development, psychology, education, disability studies, social services, behavioural support, health care, or a related field is considered an asset. Experience supporting neurodiverse children or children with developmental and behavioural needs is also considered an asset.

What We Offer
Competitive Contract Rates Starting at $20.28/hour, with compensation based on the services provided.

📌 Behavioural & Developmental Aide (Calgary)
🏢 Creative Abilities Therapy Services
📍 Calgary