Helping children, youth and families thrive
Scarborough, ON
Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing services to young people from birth to age 29 and their families in East Toronto. Formed in January 2020 through the amalgamation of Aisling Discoveries and East Metro Youth Services, Strides Toronto provides a range of community, residential and treatment services to improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children, youth and their families. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. As Lead Agency for infant, child and youth mental health in Toronto, Strides Toronto works with core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that transform access to services, experience of services and the mental health outcomes for Toronto’s diverse communities. Strides Toronto has a budget of $30 million and more than 350 employees providing services out of 19 locations across East Toronto. The organization is accredited by the Centre for Accreditation and the predecessor organizations have a long history of providing high-quality services in East Toronto.
On-site · Toronto
The ABA Therapist delivers group or one-to-one Applied Behaviour Analysis services to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder to promote skill acquisition. They also collaborate with caregivers to provide education and training to ensure the generalization of strategies in home and community environments.
On-site · Toronto
The Respite Worker provides direct, time-limited support to children and youth to ensure their safety and well-being in home or community settings. They collaborate with families and the Urgent Response Service team to develop and implement individualized respite plans while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
On-site · Scarborough Bluffs Park
The ABA Therapist delivers group or one-to-one Applied Behaviour Analysis services to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder to promote skill acquisition. They also collaborate with caregivers to provide education and training to ensure the generalization of strategies in home and community settings.
On-site · Scarborough Bluffs Park
The Respite Worker provides direct, time-limited support to children and youth to prevent risk escalation while fostering life and social skills. They are responsible for designing respite plans, ensuring client safety, and maintaining accurate documentation in the client record system.
On-site · Toronto
Deliver individual and group ABA services to children and youth with autism, supporting communication, behaviour and emotional regulation, social interaction, and daily living skills. Develop individualized behaviour plans, train caregivers to apply strategies across home and community settings, communicate client progress, and maintain accurate client records.
On-site · Toronto
Provide time-limited respite and direct supervision for children and youth, supporting their safety, mental health, wellbeing, and development of life and social skills. Collaborate with families and Urgent Response Service partners to plan individualized programs, manage behaviours, and maintain timely client records and incident documentation.