DSAP Assistant

YMCA of Greater Toronto; Ajax; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is seeking a DSAP Assistant in Ajax to support supervised visits and exchanges in a safe setting. You will work with staff and volunteers to ensure quality service for families dealing with child access and separation issues, providing observations and documentation.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of related experience, strong written communication, flexibility for evenings/weekends, CPR/First Aid, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year related work experience or equivalent experience.
• Current first aid and CPR required.
• Basic computer skills and access to email.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work with involuntary clients in child access scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Support the program coordinator to facilitate and deliver supervised visits and exchanges in a safe setting.
• Observe the interactions between the children and their visiting parent or relatives and support the participants in following the Agreement for Service.
• Utilize strategies to support children in making a smooth transition from one parent to the other.
• Complete written factual observation notes for each visit or exchange assigned.
• Identify issues of concern to the staff in charge to ensure a safe setting for all families in attendance.
• Model appropriate child-focused behavior at all times.
• Facilitate virtual visits via Microsoft Teams when the center is not available (example Covid closure).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong written communication

Flexibility

CPR/First Aid

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Category: Community Outreach/Counselling/Social Work

Requisition Number: DSAPA006709

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Durham Supervised Access
Ajax, ON L1S, CAN

Location: Durham Supervised Access Program

Work Hours: Biweekly Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm/ Biweekly Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm
Monthly staff meetings x 3 hours/ Can provide relief at the Oshawa location when needed

Employment Type: Regular Hourly (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: December 7, 2026

Deadline to Apply: November 10, 2026 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team of Durham Supervised Access Program.

This position works effectively within a team of volunteers and staff to deliver service to involuntary clients who are experiencing difficulties with child access, post separation or divorce. The DSAP Assistant supports the DSAP Specialist or Facilitator in ensuring that all programs provide quality, service and support to the participants and their families.

In this role, you will:

• Support the program coordinator to facilitate and deliver supervised visits and exchanges in a safe setting.
• Observe the interactions between the children and their visiting parent or relatives and support the participants in following the Agreement for Service.
• Utilize strategies to support children in making a smooth transition from one parent to the other.
• Complete written factual observation notes for each visit or exchange assigned.
• Identify issues of concern to the staff in charge to ensure a safe setting for all families in attendance.
• Model appropriate child-focused behavior at all times.
• Facilitate virtual visits via Microsoft Teams when the center is not available (example Covid closure).
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Minimum 1 year related work experience or equivalent experience
• Relevant knowledge about the effects of separation and divorce on children and families.
• Strong written communication skills to provide reports that are accurate in summary details.
• Able to manage conflict and dissatisfaction with intent to find resolution.
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members/clients, staff, and volunteers.
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Current first aid and CPR required.
• Basic computer skills, access to email, and virtual platforms for team meetings, etc.
• May require access to transportation in order to travel to other locations in the Durham region (Ajax, Oshawa).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children and youth
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together , which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.