Job Description

Early Developmental Support Worker

495 Grand Ave W, Chatham, ON N7L 1C5, Canada o Full-Time

About the Job

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports ("Linck") requires one (1) contract, full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)

Early Developmental Support Worker

. This is a six (6) month contractbeginning as soon as possible.

Hours of work may cover all shifts of the program:

before school programming day programming after school programming
The incumbent[s] may be scheduled in before school programming, day programming, after school programming, or a combination thereof. The worker[s] will provide preventative and intervention services to children in a childcare environment to enhance the child's functioning in daily living. The children generally are high needs with either physical, cognitive, behavioural or emotional difficulties and the client and childcare setting require additional staffing support to enable better integration into the childcare program. We support licensed childcares throughout the municipality of Chatham-Kent. Incumbents will be required to travel to childcare locations as assigned throughout the municipality.

Qualifications:

An Early Childhood Education diploma, Developmental Services Worker diploma, Educational Assistant/Support diploma, Practical Nursing diploma, or post-secondary education in a related discipline; up to three (3) months related experience; proven organizational and time management skills; ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff; courtesy and tact required in explaining, exchanging information with clients and staff; computer and keyboarding skills; a valid drivers license and use of a personal vehicle; the ability to communicate in French is an asset; lifting may be required; preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions; and a commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-appropriate service possible for the various communities that we serve.
Please submit your resume by

4:30 pm on November 14, 2025

quoting the posting number to:

Human Resources

Email:

hr@linck.org

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from racialized groups; First Nation, Inuit, or Metis 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $22.38-$28.43 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Work Location: In person