Welcome to DLC Residential Services, where individuality, creativity and imagination set a path for the future.
With over 30 years of service, we are a community-based agency providing out-of home treatment and care to children and youth 6 - 18 year old that have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, other neurodevelopmental disorders, and concurrent disorders.
We respect the unique needs of every child and youth we serve and develop individualized treatment plans utilizing a collaborative team approach with parents, families, teachers, social workers, and other professionals. Through applied behavioral analysis, life skills training, communication development, social interaction, and community integration, we aim to encourage self-sufficiency, independence, and choice in the lives of the children and families we serve.
Join our team today, and help us enrich the lives of our clients and their families. Help us give them choice, independence, guidance, safety, structure and security in a caring and supportive environment.
D.L.C. is increasing our staffing complements and we currently have Part Time CYW positions available in some of our Scarborough locations.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure a supportive, safe, and predictable environment through established routines and limits.
- Assess, manage, design, and implement a treatment plan to respond to the child/youth’s priority needs.
- Work collaboratively in a team and liaison with outside resources to better understand the children and youth and how best to support them within the program, and with the long-term goal of family re-integration.
- Display an active interest in planning, organizing, leading, and facilitating group activities, skill acquisition, goal development and encouraging participation in recreational activities and community-based programs.
- Promote client development and independence, emotional regulation, social interaction, participation in the community and in recreational activities while maintaining the values, rights and dignity of each individual and aligning with DLC’s mission, vision and values.
- Demonstrate professionalism, tact, critical thinking skills, and good judgment in decision making without ongoing direct supervision.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, time management and critical thinking skills with a strong understanding of boundaries.
- Ability to provide personal care assistance in varying degrees, to children and youth who require ongoing support with day-to-day functioning.
Qualification Requirements
- Post-Secondary Education in Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Social Services, Social Work, etc. or in the process of receiving these qualifications.
- Previous experience supporting persons diagnosed with autism, or other neurodivergent populations of various ages and abilities. Experience in a group home setting would be an asset. Please identify educational placements, volunteer and co-op experiences. Personal experiences may also be relevant.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; time management and organizational skills essential.
- Experience with a variety of communication tools such as PECS, Sign Language etc. would be beneficial.
- G Class Driver’s License in good standing and/or eligibility to be enrolled in our fleet insurance policy is a strong asset for part time positions. Each location has an assigned vehicle, so use of your personal vehicle will not be required.
- Current certification in CPI, First Aid and CPR an asset; and experience managing crisis situations and maintaining control of the environment.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory clearance prior to employment in the following: a Broad Record Police Check; a Child Welfare Check from the Children's Aid Society; a pre-employment health review; educational credential verification, and 2 references.
Hours of Work and Rate of Pay: A schedule is typically issued by the 15th of each month for the entirety of the following month.
- All positions require shift work, based on the needs of the clients we serve.
- All staff must also be available to attend mandatory annual training which occurs on weekdays between 9am and 4pm approximately 3 times per year.
Part time CYW staff must be available to be scheduled at least:
- 2-3 days during the week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday (Wednesday optional) from 3pm onwards. At least one day must be Monday or Friday; AND
- Every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday).
- Typical shifts on school days occur after school (e.g. 1-9, 2-10, 3-11pm), and on non-school days (such as weekends and during the summer holidays) 9am-9pm, 9am-3pm, 3-9pm, 3-11pm.
LOCATION: Scarborough, ON
Application Process
Resumes and cover letters can be submitted through Indeed or via e-mail to Vanessa Borges, Human Resource Advisor. An application form may be provided to clarify qualifications and relevance to the position. Successful applicants will receive a telephone invitation via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder for this response.
D.L.C. Residential Services thanks all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Please note, Indeed may suggest resumes, but does not aid in any screening, assessment or selection decisions.
D.L.C. Residential Services strives for equal opportunities, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you applying for a part time position?
- We require our part time staff to be available to work 2-3 days during the week (Monday - Friday) starting at 3pm and must include Monday and/or Friday
On which days during the week (Monday - Friday) would you be available to work?
- We require our part time staff to be available to work every other weekend on both Saturday and Sunday (typical shifts are 9am - 9pm, 9am - 3pm, 3-9pm, 3-11pm).
Will you be available to meet weekend availability requirements?
- Do you have any restrictions to your availability? If so, please indicate.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-25