Job Description

Join Our Team - Child and Youth Workers (CYW) & Developmental Support Workers (DSW)

Location:

Greater Toronto Area (Toronto Catholic District School Board)

About Kinnect Support Services:

Kinnect Support Services partners with organizations across the GTA to provide highly trained and compassionate relief staff. We support children and youth navigating behavioral, emotional, physical, developmental, and psychiatric challenges. Our team members make a real difference in the lives of students while enjoying the flexibility to create their own schedules.

Position Overview:

We are currently hiring

Child and Youth Workers (CYW)

and

Developmental Support Workers (DSW)

to work in

Catholic school classrooms

across the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). You'll work alongside educators to support students with complex needs such as autism and mental health challenges within a respectful, inclusive, and faith-aligned environment rooted in Catholic values.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with behavioral and developmental needs. Follow individualized behaviour support plans in collaboration with teachers and school staff. Support students with daily routines, academic tasks, emotional regulation, and social development. Maintain daily documentation and support logs. Uphold Catholic values by fostering a safe, compassionate, and inclusive classroom environment.

Schedule:

3-5 days per week

(flexible)

Up to 7 hours per day

(typically between 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Qualifications:

Diploma/Degree in Child and Youth Care or Developmental Support Work. Valid First Aid/CPR certification. UMAB or CPI certification (or willingness to obtain). Minimum 1 year of experience supporting children/youth with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges (preferably in schools). Recent Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last 12 months) or willingness to obtain. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Physically capable of performing job duties (e.g., kneeling, lifting, sitting on the floor). Reliable transportation. Respect for cultural and spiritual diversity, with a commitment to inclusive Catholic education.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

Reliable, adaptable, and committed to excellent attendance. Comfortable working in Catholic educational environments. Compassionate and collaborative in their approach. Passionate about student well-being, inclusion, and dignity.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while working in a flexible and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your

resume and a brief cover letter

to apply and become part of the Kinnect team.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 36 per week

Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

with children: 2 years (required) Special education: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (required) CPI (Criss Preventer Intervention) (required)
Work Location: In person