York Hills Centre for Children Youth and Families·Aurora, Ontario
The Respite Worker provides one-on-one support to children and youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs in home or community settings. They work within a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate interventions, plan recreational activities, and ensure a safe, stimulating environment.
Posting # 1468 - RESPITE WORKER
York Hills is a children’s mental health agency that offers a wide range of mental health services, supports and partnerships providing meaningful and evidence informed/based treatment to children, and youth, aged 0 to18 years, and their families.
To learn more about us, including our mission, vision and values please visit our website https://www.yorkhills.ca/ [https://www.yorkhills.ca/]
Reporting to the Coordinator of Respite Services, the Respite Worker will work with children and youth who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, including but not limited to; Anxiety, attention difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The primary focus will be to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in an individualized one-to-one respite service environment. As a Respite Worker there will be flexibility to work evenings and weekends providing in-home respite services or out-of-home care depending on the needs of the individual requiring respite services and their family needs.
Employment Status: Part-Time, Subcontractor
Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension and/or renewal
Location: Aurora Office, this position will require travel within York Region
Hours of Work: Up to twelve (12) hours per week
$28.03 per hour
Child and Youth Work Diploma or related Diploma/Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1-2 years of field experience.
Experience in providing one-on-one support to children and youth.
Nurture a stimulating, positive and safe physical environment for children and youth.
Ability to assess the mental emotional needs of the child/youth to plan suitable social and recreational activities, such as playing games and going on outings in the community.
Facilitate interventions and provide counselling utilizing industry best practices.
Employ knowledge of trauma informed, child development and neurobiology approaches.
Perform work collaboratively, specifically within a multi-disciplinary team model, through supportive communication, case support and planning.
Supervise and participate in planned activities.
Possess excellent communication (verbal and written), time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of York Region and available resources.
Actively participates in a learning environment.
Functional technological skills (e.g., Office 360, MS Office, SharePoint, and Client Databases).
Awareness and appreciation for the dynamic of equity issues (diversity, equity and inclusion), especially as it relates to gender, ethnicity, race, and economic status.
Identification with the strategic mission, vision and values of the organization, including inclusion, collaboration, people-centred, knowledgeable and courageous.
Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
Don’t check all the boxes? We encourage you to apply anyway!
Applicants with fluency in another language are encouraged to apply.
Fluency in American Sign Language.
First Aid Certification (CPR/AED Level C).
York Hills is strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
York Hills is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace. We believe in cultivating a selection process and employment environment without discrimination or harassment, that is inclusive and barrier free.
York Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, should you require a code-protected accommodation, through any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used in the applicant screening process by our applicant tracking system (ATS) based on job-related criteria. Our recruitment team reviews all applications and decides which candidates will move forward in our process.
We encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within your application.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to our online portal [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d83141fd-7aa8-44c6-9601-a2a79b936093&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_CA] by September 14, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Market context
In Ontario, respite worker roles are often driven by ongoing need for short-term support for children, youth, and families, especially in community and care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a Child and Youth Work Diploma or equivalent, 1-2 years of experience, a valid Ontario driver’s license, reliable vehicle access, and a clear vulnerable sector screening. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the essentials faster; before applying, confirm your screening status and transportation readiness.