DS-U26-3- Junior Developmental Service Worker - TAY(1:1 Staff)

Springboard; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,817 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package and pension plan

Career development opportunities

Team engagement activities

Job summary

Springboard in Toronto is seeking a part-time contracted Developmental Services worker to support Transitional Aged Youth in a supported living setting. You will provide 1:1 assistance, help youth build essential life skills, and promote community integration.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, follow trauma-informed practices, and document progress using MS Office tools. Scheduling includes Tue 11–7, Thu 11–7, Sat 11–7.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Social Services or Developmental Services or equivalent with related experience.
• First Aid and Safe Management certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to Transitional Aged Youth in a supported living program.
• Maintain documentation and use computer systems for reports and planning.
• Collaborate with the team to implement life skills facilitation and program plans.
• Deliver trauma-informed, respectful care and crisis debrief procedures.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Assessment skills

Program planning

Crisis intervention

Written & verbal communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Social Services/Developmental Services

First Aid & Safe Management certifications

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

ABOUT US

Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.

WHO WE ARE

People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization, and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.

We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and social/team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, a savings plan for all permanent positions.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Job Class

Union

Department

Developmental Services: Transitional Aged Youth

Location

Toronto, ON

Status

Part-time, Contract until December 31 2026

Pay Rate

$28.78 per hour

Vacancy Number

DS-U26-34

Number of vacancies

1

Available

August 2026

Hours/Shifts

24 hours per week, providing 1:1 support.
Tuesday 11-7

Thursday 11-7

Saturday 11-7
Schedules are subject to change to meet operational needs.

Developmental Services’ TAY home is a supported living program that provides for transitional aged youth (TAY) with developmental disabilities, to support their transition from the child welfare system and assist in developing identified life skills pertinent for the individual’s life stage. Our TAY Home offers a unique and innovative approach to skills training, providing an inclusive and supportive home where individuals can create and achieve their own unique goals.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Service Delivery

• Locate programs, services, housing and employment opportunities for individuals supportedthat align with goal plans;
• Coordinating and providing direct support in the implementation of goals, monitoring achievements and outcomes
• Work effectively with other members of the TAY staff to develop strategies and implement therapeutic programming;
• Receives direction from Senior Developmental Service Workers to support individuals in the home achieve goals
• Ensure the appropriate personal and physical care, crisis response, counselling and emotional support are providedin an effective, trauma informed manner.
• Maintain documentation, monitoring of finance for supported individuals

Program Development

• Support development of programs both within and outside of the home. Implement life skills facilitation that enable individuals to live and integrate into the community independently;
• Ensure program plans that are developed and implemented promote independent living and are based on individual’s needs/goals, reflects high level of learning, and planned in discussion and collaboration with the Supervisor;
• Successful facilitation of life skills programming, either one on one or in group settings, based on Individual’s needs, goals and support plan, and within the set timelines and standards;
• Participate in assessing the long-term service needs of individuals supported and the program.
• In collaboration with individuals living in the home, oversee and implement menu planning meal preparation as required.

Community Outings

• Provide supports for individuals to enable them to actively participate in community activities and/or recreational outings in a safe manner;
• Community outings, appointments, and activities are carefully planned and in accordance with individual’s needs, safety protocols, available resources, and programming; and promote social inclusion.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect at all times, including developing and fostering positive relationships with the individual, their family/caregivers, and the community and referral sources.

Crisis Management

• Reduce safety incidents through a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behaviour and identify before, during and after behaviour through appropriate collection of objectives, accurate information on an individual’s behaviour as required, including the implementation of the debrief process as per established CPI Crisis Management and funder guidelines;
• Proper and consistent application of Individual’s Behaviour Support Plans and CPI,in case of crisis or when dealing with challenging behaviour.

Health and Safety

• Ensure safety and security of the house, the individuals and the staff as per legislation and policies.
• Swift and appropriate identification and reporting of any potential hazards

Program and Administrative Duties

• Written materials and/or correspondence are professional, clearly written and reflects the philosophy of the agency and department and the privacy of the individuals in service;
• Support staff scheduling, as needed
• Regularly, accurately, timely update files, databases or reports; and use applicable computer systems proficiently (Outlook, Team, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) in preparing presentation and/or program materials, correspondence, compiling/ preparing reports, updating files and databases
• WHO YOUARE

Education/Experience

• Post-Secondary school diploma in Social Services or Developmental Services or Secondary school diploma with at least one year of experience in Developmental Services with Valid First Aid and Safe Management certifications.
• Strong knowledge in computer applications, i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Minimum of one-year recent work-related experience in the following areas:

oWorking directly with individuals with a developmental disability or dual diagnosis;

oExperience supporting youth involved in the child welfare system;

oExperience working from a trauma-informed and harm reduction approach;

oDirect experience engaging with diverse populations and an ability to apply a culturally responsive lens to all interactions, including program implementation and capacity-building with young people;

o Understanding of the Social Inclusion Act and the Act for the Supports of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (2008);Working knowledge of the Developmental Services Sector;

Skills/Abilities

• Proven individual and group facilitation skills leading to individuals increasing independence related to activities of daily living;
• Assessment skills required for both the delivery of service to individuals and daily operational/programming issues, including determination of suitability and risk;
• Program planning skills to implement, evaluate and modify new and existing programs, as needed;
• Effective crisis intervention skills to diffuse challenging situations. Ability to work well under pressure to ensure minimal interruption in service delivery;
• Written and verbal communication skills in English to communicate ideas, instructions and information in a clear, concise manner;

Nice to Have’s:

• Ability to communicate in French verbally and in written form

Benefits

Why Join Springboard?

Be part of a mission-driven, inclusive organization that values people and impact. Comprehensive benefits package and pension plan. Access to training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. A dynamic team environment focused on learning, growth, and making a difference. Active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities.