Youth in Action — About the Program 

This is an after school leisure program for adolescents with mild to moderate developmental disabilities and currently attending secondary school.  The program maximums are 8 youth during the school year which allows for a 1:4 staff to youth ratio.  During school breaks the full-day program increases to a maximum of twelve youth with three staff.  The program is designed to foster independence, self-esteem, reinforce life skills, and develop positive peer relationships. Youth are referred to the program through their CYSN at the Ministry of Children and Family Development

Description of Responsibilities

Youth In Action leaders work as a team to offer fun, engaging programs for participants. 

• Plan, supervise and lead successful activities, special events, and outings.
• Engage with the participants and support socialization among the group. 
• Supervise participants and redirect or provides guidance as needed. 
• Maintain regular and respectful contact with parents and guardians through YIA cell phone regarding any incidents or logistics like pick-up and drop-off. 
• Support volunteers to meaningfully contribute to the program. Some volunteers are past participants and others are young workers interested in a career working with neurodivergent youth. 
•  Fill in daily logs and statistics, incident forms and other reports as needed.
• Support new referrals to the program during their trial period. This means assessing their needs and interests, helping them integrate to the group, and providing feedback to the Youth In Action Coordinator regarding fit for program. 
• Occasional administrative duties such as purchasing program supplies and requesting reimbursement from YIA Coordinator.   

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Education, or related discipline preferred
• Standard First Aid, CPR
• Experience working with youth and/or others with developmental disabilities 
• Initiative, ability to work well within a teamwork environment, creativity, and good organizational skills are required   

Please note: Police Record Checks will be required, consistent with provincial legislation.

Rate of Pay: 

YIA Leader – $24.96 per hour

YIA Leader with Special Education Certificate – $25.96 per hour

YIA Leader with Teacher Certificate – $26.94 per hour

Hours of Work: 

This role is casual shift work. Staff are expected to work at minimum one day per week in the afterschool program (Mon to Fri) throughout the school year. 

Afterschool program: Fall, Winter, Spring; Mon – Fri, 2:30 – 5:30 pm – 3 hr shift per day. (Education Assistants or Teachers have a start time of 3:30 pm). 

Camp program: Winter break, Spring break, Summer camp: 40 hours per week, Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm. 

Start Date: March 1, 2026

Apply to: Artika Mehta – Community Youth Worker

Email: [email protected] 

Please email a resume and cover letter outlining applicable work experience and skills.