Supported Living Services Lead

Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports; Chatham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-service agency in Ontario is seeking a Supported Living Service Lead to coordinate and provide direct care for children and youth. The role requires a Child and Youth Care diploma and over five years of relevant experience. Candidates must hold a valid G driver’s license and have strong communication skills, particularly in French. This full-time contract position involves working flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and aims to enhance the personal capabilities of youth. Competitive remuneration and equity-focused workplace offered.

Qualifications

• Valid G driver’s license and reliable vehicle required for work.
• Tact and discretion required for interpreting information with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and direct care for children or youth.
• Support service supervisor through scheduling of staff and coordinating activities.

Skills

Child and Youth Care diploma

Over five years related experience

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Computer and keyboarding skills

Ability to deal with clients requiring motivation/emotional support

Ability to communicate in French

Education

Child and Youth Care diploma or relevant diploma

Job description

Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports (“Linck”) requires one (1) Supported Living Service Lead. This is a Contract, full-time position (70 hours per two-week pay period) beginning as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.

Hours of work will be scheduled in accordance with individual support and operational requirements. Hours of work may include afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Must be available to accept call-in shifts.

The Onsite Lead will provide coordination and direct care for children or youth; supporting their daily living, assisting them to achieve goals and increase personal capabilities. The Lead will also support service supervisor through the scheduling of staff, coordinating shift activities, menus, purchase of food and activity calendars in accordance with Ministry expectations of unlicensed placements.

Qualifications

• Child and Youth Care diploma or relevant diploma and/or registration in the Social Service sector.
• Over five (5) years and up to and including ten (10) years of related experience.
• Current First Aid, CPR and CPI certificate.
• Computer and keyboarding skills, extensive use of word-processing programs.
• Tact and discretion is required to deal with or settle requests, interpreting or clarification of information with residents.
• Deals with clients requiring motivation/emotional support.
• A valid G driver’s license.
• A reliable vehicle for use at work is required as well as a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and insurance coverage.
• The ability to communicate in French is an asset.
• Preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions.

Application Instructions

Please submit resumes by 4:30pm on December 20, 2025 quoting the posting number to:

Human Resources
E-mail: [e-mail]

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity Statement

We welcome applications from racialized groups; First Nation, Inuit, or Métis persons; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation; and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

About Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports

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.