Respite Worker at Malty Center

Kingston, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

26.03

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapeutic Respite Care, Behavioral Support, Crisis Intervention, Case Planning, Communication, Patient Care, French Language Proficiency

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Posting Number: E2026-16 Position Type: Respite Worker- Casual Salary: $26.03 hourly Maltby Centre is an inclusive, equitable and welcoming workplace is the lead regional agency for Mental Health and Autism Services, with an experienced and compassionate team of professionals who provide high quality, community-based health and support services to children and youth in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A). Maltby Centre is a registered charity and not-for-profit agency established in 1996 and funded in part by the Ontario government.  Through the work of our dedicated staff, Maltby Centre creates possibilities for change in young lives. Position Details Providing individualized, needs-based, therapeutic respite care for children and youth who are neurodiverse (ie. Autism, ADHD), and/or dealing with mental health challenges. This role will does not have a set number of hours. * In collaboration with the Program Manager develop and implement personalized respite plans, that have clients engaging in a variety of educational, recreational, and social services tailored to each child's needs and those of the family. * Assisting clients with activities of daily living and maintaining daily communication with families and Program Manager. * Provides home, centre, and community respite support for clients ages approximately 2 to 17 years of age). Benefits * Located in beautiful Kingston, Ontario * HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) and percentage in lieu of benefits * Flexible Hours * In House Training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention-CPI) * Shift Premiums where applicable Qualifications * Minimum High School Diploma and enrolment in a clinically oriented social sciences post-secondary program, such as Child and Youth Worker or Behavioural Science Program, or other related discipline (e.g. Behavioural Psychology, Social Service Worker, ECE) * A combination of education and experience may be considered. * Current certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (FA/CPR), Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), an asset. * Ability to follow * French Language proficiency, written and verbal, an asset. Maltby Centre is committed to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the value that diverse employees bring to the programs and services offered to children and youth in our community. The Maltby Centre follows the guidelines and resources established by the Government of Canada, striving to provide a safe workspace free from bullying, harassment or violence, as written here. We strongly encourage applications from equity seeking communities, from individuals including women, people who self-identify as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people / visible minorities, ethnic minorities, 2SLGBTQIA* (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minorities) Maltby Centre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing exceptional and accessible employment opportunities for its employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) est. 2005. Hiring practices will be provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence to all perspective and current employees. The provision of equitable practice and accommodations to persons who identify as having a disability or being neurodiverse will be integrated wherever possible. Persons with disabilities will be given an opportunity equal to that given to others, to obtain, use or benefit from accessible services, formats or devices provided by and on behalf of the Maltby Centre. See OHRC job advertising site: https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/iv-human-rights-issues-all-stages-employment/3-advertising We acknowledge that Maltby Centre is situated on Traditional Lands of Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to be able to live, work, play and support our community on these lands. We appreciate the time and effort in applying; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Closing Date: July 10, 2026

Responsibilities

Provide individualized therapeutic respite care for neurodiverse children and youth with mental health challenges. Develop personalized respite plans and assist clients with activities of daily living in home, centre, and community settings.