Early Developmental Support Worker

Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports; Chatham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based support agency in Ontario is seeking a full-time Early Developmental Support Worker to provide essential services for children with diverse needs. This position involves traveling to various childcare settings and requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must possess relevant diplomas and experience in supportive roles, with a desire to deliver high-quality service to the community.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services or similar.
• Up to three months of related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative and intervention services in childcare environments.
• Support children with physical, cognitive, and emotional difficulties.
• Travel to licensed childcare locations as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Courtesy and tact

Computer skills

Ability to lift

Education

Early Childhood Education diploma

Developmental Services Worker diploma

Educational Assistant/Support diploma

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

Overview

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports ("Linck") requires one (1) contract, full-time (70 hours bi-weekly) Early Developmental Support Worker. This is a six (6) month contract beginning as soon as possible.

Hours and program coverage

Hours of work may cover all shifts of the program:

• Before school programming.
• Day programming.
• After school programming.

The incumbent(s) may be scheduled in before school programming, day programming, after school programming, or a combination thereof.

Responsibilities

The worker will provide preventative and intervention services to children in a childcare environment to enhance the child’s functioning in daily living. The children generally are high needs with either physical, cognitive, behavioural or emotional difficulties and the client and childcare setting require additional staffing support to enable better integration into the childcare program. The worker will travel to licensed childcare locations throughout the municipality as assigned.

Qualifications

• An Early Childhood Education diploma, Developmental Services Worker diploma, Educational Assistant/Support diploma, Practical Nursing diploma, or post-secondary education in a related discipline.
• Up to three (3) months related experience.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff.
• Courtesy and tact in explaining and exchanging information with clients and staff.
• Computer and keyboarding skills.
• A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.
• The ability to communicate in French is an asset.
• Lifting may be required.
• Preference will be given to persons with strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions.
• A commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-appropriate service possible for the various communities served.

How to apply

Please submit your resume by 4:30 pm on November 14, 2025, quoting the posting number to:

• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail].

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Linck

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (Linck) is an accredited multi-service agency that provides developmental, mental health, youth justice and protection services to children, youth and their families. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community. Programs and services are developed in response to the needs of children, youth, and families in our community.