Behavioural & Developmental Aide

Hours: Approximately 9-15 hours/week, based on caseload, referrals, family schedules, and availability

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
• Social interaction
• Play and engagement
• Daily living skills
• 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

Working with the Service Team

Behavioural & Developmental Aides may work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Depending on the child’s approved services, the team may include:

• Behavioural Consultants
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Physiotherapists
• Clinical Coordinators
• Other professionals involved in the child’s support

Aides help provide practical opportunities for children to practise identified strategies and skills between clinical or consulting sessions. Strategies introduced by clinicians or consultants may be incorporated into everyday activities, and aides share relevant observations with families and the service team to support ongoing planning and review.

Documentation & Team Communication

Behavioural & Developmental Aides are responsible for completing required service documentation and maintaining communication with appropriate members of the child’s team.

This may include:

• Progress observations
• Timesheets
• Participation in team communication
• Reviewing recommendations and strategies
• Communicating relevant updates or concerns
• Supporting required FSCD documentation processes when applicable

Specific documentation expectations are reviewed during onboarding and the Contract Review and Orientation.

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.

What We Offer

Competitive Contract Rates

Starting at $20.28/hour, with compensation based on the services provided.

Flexible Scheduling

Set your availability based on your schedule, preferred caseload, and service availability.

Flexible Caseload

Caseloads are based on client referrals, family schedules, geographic location, service needs, and your availability.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work alongside Behavioural Consultants, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Coordinators, and other professionals.

Administrative Support

Receive administrative support related to service coordination, documentation processes, scheduling, and other operational needs.

Professional Development

Access workshops, shared resources, learning opportunities, and professional development opportunities when available.

Meaningful Community-Based Work

Support children in environments where everyday skills can be practised, including family homes and community settings.

FSCD Services

Behavioural & Developmental Aides may support children and families receiving services through Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).

Depending on the child’s approved services, aides may work within:

• Behavioural and Developmental Support (BDS) - aides provide hands-on support based on the child's identified behavioural and developmental goals and may work alongside up to two clinicians.
• Specialized Services (SS) - aides may work as part of a more intensive multidisciplinary team that includes a Clinical Coordinator and multiple clinicians.

In both service models, the aide supports the child in practising strategies and developing skills within everyday routines and environments.

This position is offered on an independent contractor basis and is not an employee position.

Contractors maintain flexibility in their availability and caseload. Hours may vary depending on client referrals, family schedules, geographic location, service needs, and contractor availability and are not guaranteed.

Details regarding contractor responsibilities, compensation, direct and indirect service activities, documentation, cancellations, service locations, safety procedures, and other policies are reviewed during the Contract Review and Orientation process.