Job Title: Social Service Worker / Developmental Support Worker – Group Home Support
Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Hourly Pay: $23.00
Schedule: Various shifts, including 12-hour rotations

About Kinnect Support Services

Kinnect Support Services is a trusted staffing partner to a wide range of social service organizations across Ontario. We provide skilled, compassionate relief staff to agencies that support individuals with developmental, emotional, behavioural, physical, and psychiatric challenges.

Position Overview

We are seeking qualified Social Service Workers, Developmental Support Workers, Child and Youth Workers, or individuals with a related background to join our team in a group home setting. In this role, you will work with youth and adults living with developmental disabilities, many with dual diagnoses and complex needs.

You will help implement behavioural support plans and daily programming, providing both hands-on care and emotional support to individuals in a structured home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individual behaviour support plans and assist with daily routines
• Provide hands-on care, including personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, and showering
• Encourage clients to work towards their personal goals and celebrate milestones
• Promote self-expression and communication using both verbal and alternative communication methods
• Use effective problem-solving and collaboration skills to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Support crisis interventions, including physical restraints when required (training provided)
• Accurately complete daily logs, observations, and incident reports
• Facilitate participation in recreational, social, educational, and community-based activities
• Maintain a clean, safe, and structured living environment

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in DSW, SSW, CYC, Psychology, or a related social services field (Required)
• Prior experience supporting individuals with ASD, dual diagnosis, or mental health challenges, preferably in residential care
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts and various rotating schedules
• Strong observation and reporting skills
• Demonstrated experience or training in behavioural interventions and support

Required Certifications & Documents

• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C (Required)
• Valid or willingness to obtain UMAB (3-day Crisis Intervention Training)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within the past 12 months or willingness to obtain)
• Up-to-date Immunization Records, COVID-19 (2 doses minimum), and TB Test

Key Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Compassionate, respectful, and professional demeanor
• Effective team player with a collaborative mindset
• Reliable, organized, and capable of adapting to dynamic situations
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the role

Job Type: Part-time / Casual
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Shift Availability:

• 12-hour shifts
• Morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications listed, we invite you to apply with your resume and proof of certifications.

Work Location: In-person (Oshawa)

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• CPR Certification (required)
• U.M.A.B. ​ Understanding & Managing Aggressive Behaviour (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31