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Northern Rivers Family of Services

$24.77 - $34.31/hr

... respite. You will report to a Community Service Provider Supervisor, and work onsite within the community, as travel is required and documentation may be completed remotely. Responsibilities:

Northern Rivers Family of Services

$20 - $21/hr

... respite. You will report to a Community Service Provider Supervisor, and work onsite within the community, as travel is required and documentation may be completed remotely. Responsibilities:

S.R.T. MedStaff

... respite care. * Assess the environment for safety during each patient visit. * Treat patients with ... Experience working as a Community PSW is considered an asset. * Negative T.B. skin test or chest ...

CENTRAL COUNTIES CENTER FOR MENTAL

CA$16.95/hr

Working under the direction of the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and other clinical staff, the ... community setting. This position will provide services in the Belton IDD and Wales (Killeen) IDD ...

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Nepean, ON • On-site

TWG One Health Technology Inc.
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Job description

Onehealth is committed to improving and revolutionizing the way mental health is delivered by providing a broad range of therapeutic and integrated services for all ages.  We’re dedicated to not only improving mental health solutions but making mental health care accessible for all.

Our team is growing and we are looking for highly motivated individuals who are ready to gain hands-on experience working with children on the spectrum. Onehealth is currently recruiting talented individuals to join our expanding team as a Weekday, Weekend, Weeknight and Casual Respite Worker for our Autism program located in Ottawa area. 


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assessing the physical and emotional condition of clients
  • Engaging clients in suitable activities such as socializing, playing games, and reading out loud
  • Relief and support, emotional regulation
  • Learning and maintaining ethical standards of practice
  • Flexible schedule with opportunity for more hours as business grows
  • Basic hygiene care (changing clothes, diapers, bathroom breaks)
  • Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately interact with patients
  • Must possess an active-listening skill
  • Have and showcase very strong interpersonal skills
  • Must have the ability to work independently once assigned a case
  • Must have the ability to work with families, healthcare professionals, counselors, and others
  • Ability to practice skills; from listening to interpretative skills
  • Ensures a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for children and youth providing age appropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
  • Promotes behavioural change and personal growth of children and youth who are having difficulties coping as a result of social, emotional, physical, or cognitive delays.
  • Provides life skills training as per goals set out by the youth and other stakeholders.
  • Supports youth to achieve their established goals using a strengths-based approach.
  • Works within the youth’s community to utilize local resources and programs.
  • Initiates activity groups, related to the specific needs and goals of the youth. 

Qualifications and Skills:


  • Behavioural Science Technology Diploma, Autism Behavioural Science Certificate, Registered Behavioural Technician certificate, or related (preferred)

  • Degree/Diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science, Education, Child and Youth Worker, or related field (required)

  • Must possess CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, Crisis Intervention, or TCI and a degree or diploma relevant to the field (required)

  • 6 months - 1 year experience working in a position with exposure to ABA techniques and strategies (preferred)
  • Ability to work weekends

  • Previous experience with working with children and youth, highly energetic, enthusiastic, positive, creative, and have great play skills
  • Good understanding of and experience working with, children and youth with physical or mental developmental disabilities.
  • Experience and solid understanding of the harm reduction model.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with youth effectively and adapt to accommodate developmental needs.
  • Culturally competent practices and understanding of the impacts of colonization for Indigenous communities, families and individuals.
  • Successful result of Criminal Record check.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required in order to potentially transport clients


Physical Requirements


  • Activities such as, but not limited to, swimming and hiking
  • Significant lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling

  • Must be able to lift at least 30 Lbs, must be able to sit on the floor with children, be engaging, be able to run, walk at a fast pace and be energetic.

  • Valid vulnerable sector check and CPR training is a requirement