Child And Youth Worker - Social-Emotional Skills Group Facilitator
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Children's Mental Health and Social - Emotional Skills Group Facilitator
Behaviour Matters | Toronto, ON Part-Time | In-Person $22.00–$27.00/hour
Help Children Build Confidence, Friendship, Emotional Regulation & Lifelong Skills At Behaviour Matters, we believe every child deserves to feel confident, connected, and capable. We are an industry-leading children's mental health clinic specializing in social skills, emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, behaviour support, and general child, youth and family mental health. Through engaging, evidence-informed programs, we help children and teens develop the skills they need to thrive at home, at school, in friendships, and throughout life.We're looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and engaging Children's Mental Health & Social-Emotional Group Facilitator to join our growing team. If you're passionate about working with children and teens, enjoy leading groups, and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families, we'd love to meet you.
About the Role
As a Group Facilitator, you will co-lead evidence-informed social-emotional skills and mental health groups for children and teens (ages 4–17) using Behaviour Matters' professionally developed curriculum. You'll help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children feel supported, challenged, celebrated, and excited to learn. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building relationships, leading activities, thinking creatively, and helping children grow emotionally, socially, and behaviourally.
What You'll Do
Co-facilitate social-emotional skills and mental health groups for children and teens. Build meaningful relationships with participants and their families. Lead engaging games, discussions, role-plays, art activities, and hands-on social-emotional learning experiences. Adapt activities to meet the unique strengths and needs of each group. Provide behavioural coaching, emotional support, and positive redirection when needed. Communicate with parents regarding participant progress and successes. Complete session documentation and progress notes. Collaborate closely with fellow facilitators, the Program Coordinator, and Clinical Director. Potentially participate in occasional community workshops and outreach events.
Schedule
This is a part-time position ideal for someone looking for meaningful weekend work with opportunities for additional hours during weekday evenings.
Typical commitment includes
One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday), approximately 9:00 AM–6:30 PM A few hours during the week for documentation and writing progress report Opportunities to facilitate additional weekday evening groups Weekend availability is required.
We're Looking for Someone Who... Naturally connects with children and teens. Brings warmth, positivity, fun and energy into every room. Loves leading groups and creating engaging learning experiences. Is calm, confident, and adaptable when behaviours become challenging. Thinks creatively and enjoys problem-solving. Is organized, dependable, and takes initiative. Communicates professionally with children, families, and colleagues. Works well independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team. Is passionate about helping children develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.
What We Offer
At Behaviour Matters, we believe great facilitators deserve great support. Successful candidates will receive training in our evidence-informed curriculum, facilitation model, and therapeutic group approach before leading programs. You'll also enjoy: A supportive, collaborative, and passionate clinical team Professionally developed curriculum Ongoing coaching, training and professional development Opportunities to facilitate a variety of age groups and programs Opportunities to take on additional weekday programming Meaningful work that creates lasting change in the lives of children and families
Qualifications Required
Diploma or Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Service Work or another related helping profession Experience facilitating groups with children and/or teens Experience supporting children and youth with emotional, behavioural, developmental, and/or social challenges (including ADHD, ASD, anxiety, learning differences, and emotional regulation difficulties) Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check (or willingness to obtain one) First Aid Level C Certification
Assets
Experience facilitating social skills, emotional regulation, or mental health groups Knowledge of evidence-based/informed therapeutic approaches Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle for potential community workshops
Why Behaviour Matters? Our groups are more than activities- they're opportunities for children and teens to build confidence, develop friendships, strengthen emotional regulation, and discover what they're capable of.If you're looking for meaningful work, mentorship, a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to grow within an innovative children's mental health organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in helping children build skills they'll use for life.
Not the right fit? Search for Child And Youth Worker jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Behaviour Matters
For 20 years and counting, Behaviour Matters has continued to successfully strengthen and develop Social Skills, Emotional Regulation and Self Esteem for children, teens and families through our therapeutic group programs in Toronto and the GTA.
Behaviour Matters is dedicated to providing therapeutic group programs for children and teens, focused on building social skills, emotional regulation and self-esteem in an inclusive, safe, and interactive environment. Our unique programs will help children and teens develop the skills they require in order to lead positive and productive lives. Our group programs are offered on weekdays after school and on the weekend.
Behaviour Matters is also committed to providing individual and family therapy as well as workshops for children, teens, young adults, parents and families. We strive to help individuals become the best version of themselves, and we personalize our therapeutic work to you and the needs of your child, youth, or family. We help clients uncover their capabilities as well as provide them with coping tools and new skills sets; by establishing a supportive therapeutic environment and offering opportunities for personal growth we guide our clients towards achieving the full expression of their intellect and abilities.
Behaviour Matters is proud to announce two new additions to our services. We now provides school- and community-based programs and training, as well as online programs and virtual therapy sessions. If you are interested in any of our services please contact us at info@behaviourmatters.ca.
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Child And Youth Worker - Social-Emotional Skills Group Facilitator
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About the role
Children's Mental Health and Social - Emotional Skills Group Facilitator
Behaviour Matters | Toronto, ON Part-Time | In-Person $22.00–$27.00/hour
Help Children Build Confidence, Friendship, Emotional Regulation & Lifelong Skills At Behaviour Matters, we believe every child deserves to feel confident, connected, and capable. We are an industry-leading children's mental health clinic specializing in social skills, emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, behaviour support, and general child, youth and family mental health. Through engaging, evidence-informed programs, we help children and teens develop the skills they need to thrive at home, at school, in friendships, and throughout life.We're looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and engaging Children's Mental Health & Social-Emotional Group Facilitator to join our growing team. If you're passionate about working with children and teens, enjoy leading groups, and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families, we'd love to meet you.
About the Role
As a Group Facilitator, you will co-lead evidence-informed social-emotional skills and mental health groups for children and teens (ages 4–17) using Behaviour Matters' professionally developed curriculum. You'll help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children feel supported, challenged, celebrated, and excited to learn. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building relationships, leading activities, thinking creatively, and helping children grow emotionally, socially, and behaviourally.
What You'll Do
Co-facilitate social-emotional skills and mental health groups for children and teens. Build meaningful relationships with participants and their families. Lead engaging games, discussions, role-plays, art activities, and hands-on social-emotional learning experiences. Adapt activities to meet the unique strengths and needs of each group. Provide behavioural coaching, emotional support, and positive redirection when needed. Communicate with parents regarding participant progress and successes. Complete session documentation and progress notes. Collaborate closely with fellow facilitators, the Program Coordinator, and Clinical Director. Potentially participate in occasional community workshops and outreach events.
Schedule
This is a part-time position ideal for someone looking for meaningful weekend work with opportunities for additional hours during weekday evenings.
Typical commitment includes
One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday), approximately 9:00 AM–6:30 PM A few hours during the week for documentation and writing progress report Opportunities to facilitate additional weekday evening groups Weekend availability is required.
We're Looking for Someone Who... Naturally connects with children and teens. Brings warmth, positivity, fun and energy into every room. Loves leading groups and creating engaging learning experiences. Is calm, confident, and adaptable when behaviours become challenging. Thinks creatively and enjoys problem-solving. Is organized, dependable, and takes initiative. Communicates professionally with children, families, and colleagues. Works well independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team. Is passionate about helping children develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.
What We Offer
At Behaviour Matters, we believe great facilitators deserve great support. Successful candidates will receive training in our evidence-informed curriculum, facilitation model, and therapeutic group approach before leading programs. You'll also enjoy: A supportive, collaborative, and passionate clinical team Professionally developed curriculum Ongoing coaching, training and professional development Opportunities to facilitate a variety of age groups and programs Opportunities to take on additional weekday programming Meaningful work that creates lasting change in the lives of children and families
Qualifications Required
Diploma or Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Service Work or another related helping profession Experience facilitating groups with children and/or teens Experience supporting children and youth with emotional, behavioural, developmental, and/or social challenges (including ADHD, ASD, anxiety, learning differences, and emotional regulation difficulties) Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check (or willingness to obtain one) First Aid Level C Certification
Assets
Experience facilitating social skills, emotional regulation, or mental health groups Knowledge of evidence-based/informed therapeutic approaches Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle for potential community workshops
Why Behaviour Matters? Our groups are more than activities- they're opportunities for children and teens to build confidence, develop friendships, strengthen emotional regulation, and discover what they're capable of.If you're looking for meaningful work, mentorship, a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to grow within an innovative children's mental health organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in helping children build skills they'll use for life.
Not the right fit? Search for Child And Youth Worker jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Behaviour Matters
For 20 years and counting, Behaviour Matters has continued to successfully strengthen and develop Social Skills, Emotional Regulation and Self Esteem for children, teens and families through our therapeutic group programs in Toronto and the GTA.
Behaviour Matters is dedicated to providing therapeutic group programs for children and teens, focused on building social skills, emotional regulation and self-esteem in an inclusive, safe, and interactive environment. Our unique programs will help children and teens develop the skills they require in order to lead positive and productive lives. Our group programs are offered on weekdays after school and on the weekend.
Behaviour Matters is also committed to providing individual and family therapy as well as workshops for children, teens, young adults, parents and families. We strive to help individuals become the best version of themselves, and we personalize our therapeutic work to you and the needs of your child, youth, or family. We help clients uncover their capabilities as well as provide them with coping tools and new skills sets; by establishing a supportive therapeutic environment and offering opportunities for personal growth we guide our clients towards achieving the full expression of their intellect and abilities.
Behaviour Matters is proud to announce two new additions to our services. We now provides school- and community-based programs and training, as well as online programs and virtual therapy sessions. If you are interested in any of our services please contact us at info@behaviourmatters.ca.