Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research.

Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career. The Child and Youth Worker on the Rehabilitation and CCC team is responsible for supporting clients with their behavioural needs, creating and implementing existing behavioural plans to enhance their participation in therapy and ability to cope with their inpatient admission. The Child and Youth Worker provides support to clients, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary team.



Responsibilities may include providing individualized 1:1 supervision and behavioural support to clients across all inpatient programs.

Consults and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, families, and community providers to support client goals and needs.

Provides care and support in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.

Completes accurate and timely documentation, including behavioural assessments, progress notes and discharge summaries, in accordance with Holland Bloorview’s documentation policies.

Advocates for the best interests, rights, safety, and well-being of clients and families as required.

Provides supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Child and Youth Worker students.

Records and maintains accurate workload statistics and other required service data.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives and contributes to the organization’s academic agenda through education, knowledge translation, and/or research activities.

Provides education and coaching to clients, families, staff, students, and, where appropriate, community professionals regarding behavioural strategies, interventions, and behaviour support plans.

Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with clients, families, team members, and community partners.

Maintains current knowledge of skilled literature, evidence-based practices,



and emerging approaches relevant to behavioural support and child and youth care.

Applies relevant research findings and current evidence to inform and support evidence-based practice and client care.

Child and Youth Worker Degree preferred (Diploma with relevant experience will be considered)

A member of The Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC) is required

Child and Youth Worker Professional Certification preferred

Minimum 2 years’ previous job-related experience working with clients and families with a variety of disabilities

All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. Video:

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

📌 Child and Youth Services Worker (Toronto)
🏢 Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
📍 Toronto