Join Creative Abilities Therapy Services

Creative Abilities Therapy Services is seeking compassionate, dependable, and cooperative 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
- Communication skills
- Social interaction
- Play and engagement
- Daily living skills
- Independence
- 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

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
- Solid 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
- Strong 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. Pay: From $20.28 per hour

Expected hours: 9.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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