Support children and youth through therapeutic respite services in homes and community settings, using structured activities and positive behaviour supports.

This Therapeutic Respite Worker role serves clients aged 0–18 with mental health and neurodevelopmental needs. You will strengthen social skills, emotion regulation, coping, and life skills while supporting families. Services focus on preventing family breakdown or out-of-home placements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver one-to-one and group-based therapeutic respite sessions
- Implement treatment, safety, and behaviour plans
- Communicate with caregivers and model practical strategies
- Complete contact notes within 24 hours
- Maintain safe, therapeutic environments across settings

Requirements:

- Diploma or enrolment in a relevant support program
- Minimum two years working with children and youth
- Solid communication, judgment, and independent work skills
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle access
- Current First Aid and CPR certification

Apply therapeutic support, family communication, and behaviour strategies while delivering meaningful respite for children and youth.

📌 Therapeutic Respite Worker Children Youth (Canada)
🏢 Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
📍 Canada