Hamilton, On Child and youth care worker Jobs – 66 Openings This Week

Clinical Manager, Children's Treatment & Respite
Central West Specialized Developmental Services —Oakville, ON
- $94,126–$113,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Foster Parent
Bayfield Treatment Centres —Ontario
- $27,740–$29,200 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Respite Care Worker(Child and Youth Casual) SOMALI SPEAKING
Springcare Solutions Inc. —Hamilton, ON
- From $25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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10h
RECE BEFORE AND AFTER CARE
YWCA Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $28.42 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
- Paid sick leave
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Youth Support Worker - Notre Dame House
Good Shepherd Centres —Hamilton, ON
- $23.28–$28.05 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- Experience working with children
- Employee assistance program
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Direct Support Worker - Full Time
Families 1st —Hamilton, ON
- $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- English
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Before and After School Program Educator
BGC Hamilton-Halton —Hamilton, ON
- $22.60–$27.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Developmental Support Worker - PART TIME
Family Options —Burlington, ON
- $27.03 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Developmental Support Worker - Casual
Family Options —Oakville, ON
- $27.03 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Child & Family Therapist (RP, RSW, CPsych, CYW)
NowWhat? Supports —Ancaster, ON
- $90,000–$110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
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Child & Youth Worker - NH Hamilton
Nisa Foundation —Hamilton, ON
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
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Youth Engagement Coordinator
Waterloo Regional Police Service —Cambridge, ON
- $75,685–$89,041 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Child and Youth Worker
Spark Lifecare —Hamilton, ON
- $23–$28 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Intensive Family Support Worker - Partners program 6278H
Starling Community Services —Cambridge, ON
- $30.11–$37.06 an hour
- Evening shift
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Child and Youth Worker Day Treatment - Halton Intensive
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services —Milton, ON
- $55,359 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Social Work
- Communication skills
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Child and Youth Care Worker
wm+a —Brantford, ON
- $26–$32 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
YWCA Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $22.16–$23.05 an hour
- Contract
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
- Paid sick leave
13h
Casual Educational Assistant (EA)
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board —Hamilton, ON
- $22.94 an hour
- On call
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
Residential Support Worker Lead
Banyan Community Services —Hamilton, ON
- $60,913 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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LEAD CHILDREN'S PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
YWCA Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $22.16–$23.05 an hour
- Contract
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
- Paid sick leave
10h
Child Protection Worker - Children and Youth - Indigenous Services
Child and Family Services of Grand Erie —Brantford, ON
- $75,729–$93,462 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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10d
Early Learning Facilitator
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford —Brantford, ON
- $23.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- English
- Dental care
Child and Youth Support Worker
Here4You Child and Youth Services Inc. —Oakville, ON
- $22–$26 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
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Developmental Support Worker
Prodigy Adult Services —Mount Hope, ON
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Social Work
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Child Care Educator (ECE, CYW, OCT, SSW, Non-ECE)
YMCA of Oakville —Oakville, ON
- $21.65–$28.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Clinical Manager, Children's Treatment & Respite

Central West Specialized Developmental Services
Oakville, ON

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Job details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Extended health care
RRSP match
Disability insurance
Dental care
Paid time off
Company pension
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

CPR Certification
Schedule management
Quality assurance
First Aid Certification
Organizational skills
BCBA
Leadership
Class G Licence
Communication skills
AED Certification

Full job description

Organization Overview

Our Client: Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) is a human-services non-profit organization, providing a wide range of residential and non-residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position provides day-to-day oversight of Children’s Treatment Program and Respite programs (all ages). This position monitors team adherence to individual support and person-centred care plans. This position administers and monitors staffing and staffing issues and implements solutions to improve services. This position also ensures residences are clean and safe, identifies and mitigates potential risks and liabilities, and develops contingency plans and drills for unexpected events and disasters.

ABOUT YOU

You are a steady, compassionate leader who thrives in environments where children, youth, and families rely on high‑quality, person‑centred support. You bring a strong understanding of developmental services and children’s treatment programming, and skilled at translating that knowledge into daily operational excellence.

You are deeply committed to ensuring that every child’s support plan is followed with care, consistency, and respect. You naturally coach and guide your team, helping them uphold best practices while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. When staffing challenges arise, you respond with clarity and problem‑solving, always focused on maintaining safe, stable, and effective services.

You are also highly attentive to the physical environment and understand the importance of clean, safe, and well‑maintained spaces for children and individuals accessing respite. You take a proactive approach to identifying risks, addressing safety concerns, and developing contingency plans that prepare your team for unexpected events or emergencies.

Above all, you are driven by a commitment to quality care, operational reliability, and the well‑being of the children, families, and individuals who depend on your programs. You lead with integrity, accountability, and a genuine belief in the value of inclusive, person‑centred support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide day to day support and leadership to team and ensure the delivery of high-quality service delivery across the programs.
Oversee and support the caseload management of the program for efficient service delivery.
Oversee, develop, and implement services adaptable to the changing needs of the persons supported, including effectively communicating with staff, colleagues, outside agencies, supported persons and their families.
Manage and monitor scheduling, hours of work, vacation requests, leaves, and performance of staff, provide continual feedback and support and follow established processes for addressing the performance of unionized staff. Lead orientation of new staff as may be required.
Monitor and administer the departmental annual budget, ensuring the proper allocation of resources, identifying program needs, and factoring in planned changes on service delivery.
Ensure adherence to individual support and person-centered plans for clients supported within the programs.
Implement change initiatives and provide direction and support to staff within the department.
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, regulations and requirements
Oversee and ensure residences are clean, safe, and in good repair, and report and work with maintenance to ensure problems are reported and addressed on a timely basis.
Working with the Director, identify, plan for, and address potential risks, liabilities, and issues to facilitate the resolution of workplace issues.
Develop and maintain contingency plans and drills for unexpected events or disasters.
Act as the hiring manager for the recruitment and selection of staff; work with human resources on all aspects of hiring including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, orientation, and onboarding.
Develop and maintain strategic and positive relationships with departments and programs within CWSDS.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to encourage information sharing and on-going team development.
Teach new techniques, consistent with the needs of the persons supported.
Participate in the on-call rotation for evening and weekend coverage.
Lead and/or support implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS. SKILLS. CERTIFICATIONS.

Registered with an applicable social services, mental health or healthcare professional regulatory body in Ontario in good standing (such as: College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Ontario College of Social Workers, College of Nurses of Ontario).
5-7 years of progressive management and leadership experience in a health care, mental health, social services, or development service sector.
Solid understanding of developmental disabilities, children’s treatment services, respite models, and person‑centred planning
Experience supporting children, youth, and families with complex needs
Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., Child, Youth and Family Services Act, The Quality Standards Framework, Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act , Quality Assurance Measures Health Care Consent Act, PHIPA)
Demonstrated ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams, including coaching, performance management, and staff development
Experience managing staffing schedules, resolving staffing challenges, and supporting workforce planning
Ability to lead teams through change, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience monitoring adherence to support plans, behaviour support strategies, and individualized care approaches
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities
Experience conducting quality assurance reviews or participating in accreditation processes
Knowledge of health and safety standards, risk mitigation strategies, and emergency preparedness
Experience developing or implementing contingency plans, drills, or emergency response procedures
Ability to identify environmental risks and ensure safe, clean, and well‑maintained program spaces
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, reporting, and family engagement
Ability to build collaborative relationships with families, community partners, and internal teams
Conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills, with a calm and steady approach in challenging situations
Proficiency with case management systems, electronic documentation, and standard office software
Experience with data tracking, reporting, and outcome measurement
CPR/AED "Level C" Certificate a must
First Aid/CPR Certificate a must
Non-crisis intervention training is an asset.
Valid G Class Driver's License a must

WHAT CWSDS OFFERS

Shaping a culture at CWSDS that prizes innovation, collaboration and a compassionate approach to care.
Leadership training and professional development opportunities.
3 weeks vacation, statutory holidays, and 2 float days.
Competitive benefits program that includes extended health and dental care, comprehensive short-term and long-term disability programs, employee assistance services, and a world class pension program through HOOPP.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $94,126.00-$113,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

progressive management (human services, mental health, DS): 5 years (required)
progressive management: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

CPR/AED "Level C" certificate (required)
First Aid/CPR certificate (required)
G Drivers License (required)
Ontario registration (RSW/RN/RP/OT/BCBA) (required)

Work Location: In person

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