Job Description

Job Posting Number: I2026-01


Position Type: Respite Worker- Temporary Part-Time


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 run from the date of hire until June 30, 2026. It is approximately 10 hours/week.

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: January 23, 2026.