About this role
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.
Requirements WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE Service Delivery
• Locate programs, services, housing and employment opportunities for individuals supported that 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 provided in 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 plan