Behavioural & Developmental Aide

Join Creative Abilities Therapy Services

Creative Abilities Therapy Services is seeking compassionate, dependable, and collaborative Behavioural & Developmental Aides to provide individualized support to children and families.

As part of a child’s service team, you will work directly with children to help them practise developmental, behavioural, communication, social, and everyday living skills within familiar routines and environments.

Behavioural & Developmental Aides work collaboratively with families and appropriate clinicians or consultants to support individualized goals and strategies.

About the Role

The Behavioural & Developmental Aide provides hands-on support to children based on their individual strengths, needs, goals, and service plan.

Depending on the child and service arrangement, areas of support may include:

* Emotional regulation
* Behavioural goals
* Communication skills
* Social interaction
* Play and engagement
* Daily living skills
* Independence
* Routines and transitions
* Community participation
* Confidence and self-advocacy
* Practising strategies recommended by clinicians or consultants
* Generalizing skills across everyday environments

Key Responsibilities

As a Behavioural & Developmental Aide with CATS, responsibilities may include:

* Providing individualized direct support to assigned children
* Building positive and respectful relationships with children and families
* Supporting developmental, behavioural, communication, social, and everyday living goals
* Implementing appropriate strategies recommended by the child’s clinicians or consultants
* Using play, everyday routines, and meaningful activities to support skill development
* Supporting emotional regulation, participation, and independence
* Encouraging appropriate communication and self-advocacy
* Supporting children during transitions and everyday routines
* Observing and documenting relevant progress during sessions
* Communicating regularly with families and appropriate members of the service team
* Participating in team meetings, planning, or consultation when required
* Completing required documentation and timesheets accurately and on time
* Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality
* Following CATS policies, service plans, and applicable safety procedures
* Providing services in home and community settings as assigned

Qualifications

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate:

* Experience or a strong interest in working with children with developmental, behavioural, or disability-related support needs
* A compassionate, respectful, and child-centred approach
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Reliability, professionalism, and good time management
* Ability to follow individualized service plans, strategies, and professional recommendations
* Ability to work independently while collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams
* Strong observation and documentation skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
* Willingness to provide services in family homes and community settings
* Commitment to individualized, family-centred, and respectful support

Education or experience in child development, psychology, education, disability studies, social services, behavioural support, health care, or a related field is considered an asset. Experience supporting neurodiverse children or children with developmental and behavioural needs is also considered an asset.

Pay: From $20.28 per hour

Expected hours: 9.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:
* Flexible schedule



Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:
* 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person