Contract Full-time Support Lead

Lambton County Developmental Services; Petrolia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Petrolia is looking for a Contract full-time Support Lead to make a significant impact. You will mentor and guide your team, ensuring high fidelity to LCDS policies. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum 2-year post-secondary diploma and 3-5 years of experience as a Direct Support Coordinator. With a competitive salary of $31.53 - $32.15 per hour, this role is essential to empowering people with developmental disabilities.

Benefits

Corporate Retail Discounts

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Direct Support Coordinator for 3-5 years.
• 2000 hours of experience with LCDS excluding night attendant hours.

Responsibilities

• Mentor team members and act as a role model.
• Develop program-specific procedures.
• Ensure team is trained in coordination with manager.

Skills

Building Relationships

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Facilitating Growth & Development

Resilience

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum 2-year post-secondary diploma or 3-year degree in social or health sciences

Job description

Are you a dynamic person? Are you looking to make a big impact?

This is your opportunity to be your best with LCDS!

LCDS has been providing support to people with varying abilities for over 70 years! Our vision is Inclusive Communities ~ Innovative Leaders and our mission is to Empower People with Developmental Disabilities. We honour the dignity and uniqueness of each person through our core values of Care, Connection and Excellence.

What We Are Hiring For

We are currently hiring a contract full-time Support Lead for a variety of our support locations in Lambton County, Ontario.

Support Leads make a difference in peoples' lives by mentoring and acting as a role model for their teams through the utilization of experience and a strong working knowledge of LCDS policies and procedures. Support Leads are responsible for developing program specific procedures and ensuring all team members are trained in coordination with their manager and the team.

What You Will Need

• Minimum 2-year post-secondary diploma or 3-year degree in social or health sciences (ie: DSW, SSW, CYW, B.A. in Psychology, Social Work or DSW Apprenticeship Certificate/Developmental Disabilities Certificate) with 2000 hours experience with LCDS (not including night attendant hours)
• 3-5 years of full-time experience as a Direct Support Coordinator
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office
• Key Core Competencies: Building Relationships, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Facilitating Growth & Development and Resilience

Compensation And Scheduling

• $31.53 - 32.15 per hour based on experience
• Contract Full-time: 40 hours per week including days, afternoons, weekends or nights

What We Offer

• Corporate Retail, Mobility and Entertainment Discounts
• Training and Development Opportunities

Application deadline: January 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm

About LCDS

Lambton County Developmental Services started back in 1955 when a group of parents whose children with developmental disabilities came together while dreaming of a life without limitation for their loved ones. We focus on ability, respecting that each person's life and path are unique; one person at a time!

Visit our website at www.lcdspetrolia.ca

Learn more about core competencies for this position and behaviour-based interviewing: https://www.dscorecomp.com/behavior-based-interviews/

LCDS is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness in our organization and in our recruitment process. If you are contacted by LCDS regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Inclusive Communities ~ Innovative Leaders

Empowering People with Developmental Disabilities

Salary: $31.53 - $32.15 per hour