Child Minder

CHILD MINDER – 2 roles

(Posting #1477)

ABOUT US

York Hills is a children and youth mental health agency that offers a wide range of mental health services, supports and partnerships providing meaningful and evidence informed/based treatment to children, and youth, aged 0 to 18 years, and their families.

To learn more about us, including our mission, vision and values please visit our website https://www.yorkhills.ca/

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Children’s Respite, Group Services and Student Placements, the Child Minder is responsible for planning and implementing social and recreational activities for children aged 18 months to 12 years. This role supports parents/caregivers attending individual counselling sessions, psycho-educational workshops, therapeutic group sessions and agency events as needed.

A LOOK AT YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Service Responsibilities

• Assists in promoting and supporting the Mission, Vision, and Values statements, ensuring adherence to operational and service policies and procedures while maintaining ethical conduct.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of ethical behaviour and professional conduct, including contributing to ensuring ethical standards are upheld.
• Provides a positive, stimulating and safe physical environment for children.
• Plans and implements a three (3) hour program for children aged 18 months – 12 years.
• Supervises and interacts with children during planned activities (e.g., playing games, sport activities and arts and crafts).
• Ensures nutritional snacks are available for children in care.
• Supports children when emotional needs arise (e.g. difficulty separating from parent/caregiver).
• Engages in communication with parents/caregivers and case managers to support a positive and effective service delivery.
• Adheres to internal policies and procedures.

Administrative and Organizational Responsibilities

• Maintains a system of documentation and reporting that is consistent with the standards, procedures, legislation and practices of the agency.
• Maintains certification for required training (e.g., Standard First Aid).
• Participates in group or individual supervision with the Coordinator of Respite, Group Services and Student Placements as needed.
• Submits all pre-approved expense claims and hours of work in a timely manner.
• Actively responds to the Coordinator of Respite, Group Services and Student Placements and/or Human Resources requests for the submission of required background screening documentation (e.g., Police Record Check).
• Builds and maintains interactions with colleagues focused on individual, team and organization success.
• Performs work in a safe manner and adheres to the established health and safety measures of the organization.
• Actively supports Equity, Diversity and Inclusion drivers, including fostering a welcoming and safe space, where people can expect to be treated fairly, equitably and in a culturally responsive way.
• Attends and participates in required training and meetings as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• Experience in providing one-on-one support to children and youth.
• This position may require lifting or other forms of physical exertion, including running, walking, and participation in group activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including editing skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, the Child Welfare Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of child developmental stages and children’s mental health.
• Able to implement a variety of strategies and interventions as required, including the ability to identify and respond to crisis situations.
• Competence in modelling professionalism and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Experience in nurturing a stimulating, positive and safe physical environment for children and youth.
• Ability to assess the emotional needs of children and plan suitable social and recreational activities.
• Functional technological skills (e.g., Office 365, MS Office, SharePoint, software applications).
• Awareness and appreciation for the dynamics of equity issues (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) especially as it relates to gender, ethnicity, race, and economic status.
• Identification with the strategic mission, vision and values of the organization including inclusion, collaboration, people centred, knowledgeable and courageous.
• Must possess a satisfactory Police Record Check.
• Available to work three (3) hours shifts, working evenings and weekends.

Don’t check all the boxes? We encourage you to apply anyway!

NICE TO HAVES:

• Applicants with fluency in another language are encouraged to apply.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

ON-BOARDING REQUIREMENTS:

• A Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (within the last 180 days).

HOW TO APPLY:

York Hills is strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

York Hills is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We believe in cultivating a selection process and employment environment without discrimination or harassment, that is inclusive and barrier free.

York Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, should you require a code-protected accommodation, through any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used in the applicant screening process by our applicant tracking system (ATS) based on job-related criteria. Our recruitment team reviews all applications and decides which candidates will move forward in our process.

We encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within your application.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to our online portal by November 23, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.