Transitional Age Youth Coordinator

Program: Quality Assurance & Specialized Services

Position: Transitional Age Youth Coordinator (TAY Coordinator)

Duration: Full-time, Contract (Ending February 2, 2027)

Vacancy: Replacement

Salary: Salary positing is on the established grid and is pro-rated to Canopy's fiscal year, $56, $71,967.40

The Quality Assurance and Specialized Services Team is looking for a qualified Transitional Age Youth Coordinator (TAY Coordinator). The TAY Coordinator provides expertise to individuals, families and caregivers looking to transition from children/youth services to Adult services. The TAY Coordinator engages multiple stakeholders within the identified circle of care team to ensure a smooth transition from children's services to Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). Supports include regular communication and check in meetings with service users and service providers to ensure identified goals are met and adjusted to changing support needs, administrative needs, identified budget and individual's goals. The TAY Coordinator regularly coordinates with agency partners including Outside Paid Resources (OPR) and Transfer Payment Agencies (TPA) to explore potential residential/non-residential adult supports and services in line with the supported person's goals. The TAY Coordinator is responsible for developing the initial individualized budget for supported person's transition to adult services as well as ongoing correspondence with OPRs, TPAs and circle of care team regarding transition status, funding approval and additional ministry directions or updates. The TAY Coordinator engages in ongoing discussion and collaboration with the Quality Assurance Team, identified circle of care as well as external stakeholders to ensure individualized budget meets service user needs as identified in individualized plan.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager and receiving support from the Team Lead, key accountabilities include:

• On behalf of Extended Society Care (ESC) or Complex Special Needs (CSN) youth, 14 to 18+ years of age, transitioning from children's services and referred within Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge (HKPR) regions, the Coordinator provides transition planning services for youth requiring supportive adult services within the province of Ontario.
• Prepare the individual, families and systems for transfer to Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) funded supports and services where planning is individualized, holistic, flexible, strength-based and culturally appropriate.
• Ensure transition planning processes and correspondence are documented for each individual, with regular communication among involved agencies and individuals during the transition period to adult services.
• Provide education and information to the youth and their circle of care team on community funding sources and application processes including; Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), Developmental Services Ontario (DSO), Ministry of Health, Ministry of the Attorney General and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
• Adapt plans to accommodate or respond to changes for individuals accordingly.
• Act as the main contact of communication between MCCSS and Developmental Service Agencies/Outside Paid Resources' (OPR's) regarding budget submissions, budget clarifications and budget tracking.
• Responsible for ongoing correspondence with OPRs, TPAs and circle of care team regarding transition status, funding approval and additional ministry directions or updates.
• Ensure supporting documentation for Disability Services Ontario application is completed.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Post-secondary Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work or related field or equivalent.
• Registered Social Worker designation is considered an asset.
• 3 years of experience in Case Management experience.
• 3 years of experience of direct support in a residential setting.
• Demonstrated experience of using best practice in supporting individuals with an intellectual disability.
• Annual completion of a Criminal Background Check/Declaration, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
• First Aid CPR Level C.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training / Safe Management.
• Valid G-Class driver's license for the Province of Ontario, access to reliable transportation and have valid proof of automobile insurance with driving for business purposes and a minimum liability of two million dollars.

About Us:

We are proud to be located in Peterborough, Ontario, known traditionally as Nogojiwanong, an Anishinaabemowin word meaning "place at the foot of the rapids." Nestled along the Otonabee River — "the river that beats like a heart" — Peterborough is a place of natural beauty, cultural richness, and deep history.

We respectfully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anisinaabeg and Chippewa Nations under Williams Treaty #20, signed in 1818 and 1923. This land is part of the territory of the Williams Treaties First Nations, including Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation and Alderville First Nation.

Who We Are:

At Canopy Support Services, we empower individuals to overcome barriers and live their best lives. Within a welcoming, safe, accessible environment, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have access to individualized supports, resources, and specialized clinical services.

Taking an individualized approach, we recognize that everyone's abilities and circumstances are unique, and that they require different supports or solutions to achieve their best quality of life. Our skilled staff work together as a team. Through creativity, strong communication, and collaboration, they empower and inspire confidence in those we serve. We are a capacity building organization. Through planning, evidence-based approaches and proactive measures, we form a stable foundation in the lives of those we support. With knowledge and expertise, we play a part in strengthening our community and its people.

Our primary service area extends across five regions – Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, and Haliburton – and is expanding virtually and physically to reach new areas. With a growing team of over 100 dedicated staff, we work with individuals of all ages to support them in different stages of their lives.

At Canopy Support Services, people are listened to, supported, and empowered. We find individualized solutions that build on strengths, and are inspired by best practice and rooted in community. Together, we build capacity, forming a stable foundation in the lives of those we support.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation: We strive to build respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and incorporate Indigenous perspectives into our workplace culture.

What We Can Offer You:

• Being a part of an engaged and caring work place.
• Contributing to our Strategic Directions and FOCUS Accreditation standards.
• Strong work/life balance with a work week of 35 hours with emphasis on working some evenings.
• Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is in our culture and talent processes.
• An agency culture with core values of Inclusivity, Safety, Transparency, Innovation and Excellence.

We thank you for your interest and those selected to participate in the selection process will be contacted. Accommodation in accordance with applicable legislation will be provided for all employment related activities.

Canopy Support Services highly values and actively encourages applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, diverse and accessible workplace that values and celebrates the unique contributions of every individual.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $56,876.88-$71,967.40 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peterborough, ON K9H 4V3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a post-secondary degree in Social Sciences, Social Work or related field?

Experience:

• Case Management: 3 years (required)
• direct support in a residential setting: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence with valid insurance (required)

Work Location: In person