Respite Worker, URS

ConnectWell Community Health is seeking Respite Workers to support children and youth accepted for Urgent Response support. The successful candidate will work with the Urgent Response Interdisciplinary Team to provide respite support to families. This team meets weekly to discuss and set goals to help children with developmental and mental health needs remain in their family home and community. Being part of such a team is both rewarding and satisfying. This respite support occurs mainly in the family's home or on community outings.

Position Summary: We are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and reliable staff to provide support to children and young adults that may have complex mental health, medical, physical and/or developmental needs. URS Respite is scheduled in consultation with families, and the successful candidate must be available to work afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in one of the Social Sciences or related experience (or working towards) including Mental Health diploma or degree.
• Extensive experience working with children/youth with complex needs. As well as experience providing respite within home and community settings.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication

Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate will report to the Team Lead, Respite Resource Planning

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An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a Vulnerable Sector Screening which includes a criminal reference check.

HOW TO APPLY: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position. Application deadline is January 22, 2026. Applications should be sent to the attention of Nicole Dubuc-Cotton (ndubuc-).

ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Carmela Ciocio at to let us know how we can assist you.

ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $24.58-$28.38 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person