Salary: $22- $32
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
