Child and Youth Support Worker

**Company**: Stillwater Respite Care Inc.
**Location**: London, ON (residential and community-based supports)

**About Stillwater Respite Care Inc.**

Stillwater Respite Care Inc. specializes in delivering high-quality respite and care support services for children and youth with developmental disabilities, complex needs, and trauma histories. We partner with families, foster agencies, schools, and community organizations to provide safe, nurturing, and empowering environments that promote each young person’s social, emotional, and independent living skills.

**Position Overview**

As an **independent contractor**, you will deliver one-on-one and small-group support to children and adolescents, helping them build life skills, maintain safety, and participate fully in community, school, and recreational activities.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Direct Care & Supervision**: Mentor and support children during daily routines, outings, therapeutic activities, homework time, and leisure pursuits.
- **Program Development**: Design and implement individualized, engaging programs that foster social interaction, self-regulation, communication, and independence.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with families, foster caregivers, caseworkers, educators, and allied health professionals to develop and review comprehensive care plans.
- **Documentation**: Maintain accurate records, including activity logs, incident reports, progress notes, and any mandated compliance forms.
- **Crisis Response**: Utilize verbal de-escalation strategies and follow agency safety protocols to manage behavioral challenges and urgent situations.
- **Skill Building**: Teach practical life skills—personal care, meal preparation, budgeting, and community navigation—tailored to each child’s developmental level.

**Qualifications & Requirements**
- **Minimum 5 years’ experience** working with children and youth; experience with developmental disabilities, ASD, FASD, or complex behaviors is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with young people and multidisciplinary teams.
- Creative flair for designing engaging, age-appropriate activities and lesson plans.
- **Certifications**:

- CPR & Standard First Aid
- UMAB or its equivalent
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check & Police Broad Check
- Post-secondary education in Child & Youth Care, Developmental Services, Social Work, Education, or related field is preferred. Stillwater verifies all certificates.

**Why Join Stillwater Respite Care?**
- **Flexible Scheduling**: Set your own hours as an independent contractor.
- **Competitive Rates**: Attractive hourly compensation with travel reimbursement for community outings.
- **Ongoing Support**: Access to professional development, clinical consultation, and peer networking.
- **Meaningful Impact**: Play a vital role in enhancing the lives and futures of children and youth.

**How to Apply**

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, availability, and contract rate expectations to:
**Stillwater Respite Care Inc.** is an equity-focused service provider committed to diversity, inclusion, and the professional growth of our contractor team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Mileage reimbursement

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Supporting youth with autism: 5 years (required)
- Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 5 years (preferred)
- Supporting youth behavioral challenges: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person