Child and Youth Worker

Child & Youth Worker (CYW) / ABA Therapist Community & In-Home

Location: Ottawa & surrounding Region

Organization: OneHealth Kids
Position Type: Part-Time / Casual (Contract)
Start Date: Ongoing Hiring
Compensation:

About the Role

OneHealth Kids is hiring Child & Youth Workers (CYW), Behaviour Therapists, and ABA-based support staff to work with children and youth with autism and developmental needs across our network.

You will provide 1:1 support to clients in a variety of settings, including:

• In-home
• Community (e.g., outings, programs)
• In-centre (clinic-based services)

This role is ideal for candidates withstrong behaviour management skills, ABA experience, and flexibility across environments.

Client Population

You will support children and youth (typically ages 218) with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Developmental delays
• Communication challenges (including non-verbal clients)
• Behavioural and emotional regulation needs
• Physical support needs (in some cases)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 direct support using ABA principles and behaviour strategies
• Implement behaviour plans (BIPs) and therapy goals under supervision
• Support behaviour management, including redirection and de-escalation
• Facilitate skill-building activities (communication, social, daily living)
• Support transitions across environments (home, community, centre)
• Assist with ADLs and physical support when required
• Use alternative communication methods as needed
• Track data and maintain session notes
• Collaborate with families and clinical supervisors

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in:
  • Child & Youth Work (CYW)
  • Developmental Services Worker (DSW)
  • Behavioural Science / Psychology or related field
• Experience with ABA and behaviour management
• Experience supporting children with autism and/or developmental needs
• Valid Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle (REQUIRED)
• Willingness to travel between home, community, and centre-based settings
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing ABA programs and data collection
• Knowledge of prompting, reinforcement, and behaviour reduction strategies
• Experience with non-verbal clients and AAC tools
• Strong adaptability across different environments and client needs

What Were Looking For

• Reliable, flexible, and professional
• Strong behavioural management and communication skills
• Comfortable in dynamic, hands-on environments
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently
• Committed to ethical, client-centered care

Work Environment

• Flexible scheduling based on client needs
• Work across multiple settings (home, community, clinic)
• Ongoing supervision and collaboration with clinical team

Why Join OneHealth Kids

• Diverse client experience across settings
• Supportive clinical and operational team
• Opportunities to build ABA and developmental expertise
• Meaningful, impact-driven work