Support Worker
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton•Hamilton, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Support Worker, you will provide support for children with physical, behavioural, or mental health challenges in our childcare and school-age programs. Your role is essential in helping children succeed in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, while working collaboratively with families, teachers, and colleagues. Your work ensures smooth transitions, consistent routines, and individualized support that enables each child to thrive.
Requirements
- Related experience supporting children with diverse abilities and behaviours
- Knowledge of strategies for positive behaviour guidance and self-regulation support
- Ability to work collaboratively with families, educators, and school partners
- Familiarity with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and implementing individualized strategies
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and responsibilities
- Patience, empathy, and passion for supporting children and their families
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Proof of up-to-date immunizations (TB, Tetanus, MMR)
Responsibilities
- Provide support to children with physical, behavioural, or mental health challenges
- Support daily routines, including meal/snack times, transitions, and school pick-ups/drop-offs
- Assist children with self-regulation, social skills, and behavioural guidance according to individualized strategies
- Communicate and collaborate with parents, school staff, and colleagues to ensure consistent support and smooth transitions
- Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or individualized strategies as required
- Observe, document, and report on children’s progress and needs
- Support a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
- Assist with classroom or program activities as required, while providing personalized support for assigned children
- Adapt to the needs of multiple children or classrooms as required by the centre
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Robust retirement plan with employer matching
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Unionized environment supporting work-life balance
- Generous vacation and sick time entitlements
- Priority childcare placement for employees’ children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
