Child and Youth Worker (Specialized Complex Needs)

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Child and Youth Worker to provide direct support to children and youth with complex needs, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, behavioural challenges, trauma-related needs, and mental health concerns.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create safe, structured, and therapeutic environments that support emotional regulation, skill development, independence, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide direct support to children and youth with complex behavioural, developmental, and mental health needs.
- Build trusting, therapeutic relationships using trauma-informed and person-centred approaches.
- Implement individualized support, behaviour, and safety plans.
- Support emotional regulation, coping skills, social development, and daily living skills.
- Utilize proactive interventions and de-escalation strategies to prevent and manage behavioural crises.
- Collaborate with clinical professionals, caregivers, schools, and community partners.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to service planning and case reviews.
- Support inclusion, community participation, and meaningful engagement in recreational and educational activities.

Qualifications

- Diploma in Child and Youth Care or Child and Youth Worker (CYW) qualification.
- Minimum two years of experience supporting children, youth, or adults with complex developmental, behavioural,



and/or mental health needs.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
- Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Candidates should demonstrate experience and competency in:

- Trauma-informed care and therapeutic crisis intervention.
- Positive behaviour support and behavioural intervention strategies.
- Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Supporting individuals with dual diagnoses involving developmental and mental health needs.
- Emotional regulation, co-regulation, and relationship-based practice.
- Risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis response.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Clinical observation and behavioural documentation.
- Qualified judgement and decision-making in complex situations.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

- Compassionate, patient, and resilient.
- Calm and confident in challenging situations.
- Skilled at building rapport and establishing boundaries.
- Able to balance therapeutic support with effective behavioural interventions.
- Committed to providing strengths-based, culturally responsive, and person-centred care.

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Youth Worker (Brockville)
🏢 RNJ Youth Services
📍 Brockville