Job details for:

Transitional Aged Youth Coordinator

Location: Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)
Permanent, Full-time

Posted on: November 12, 2026   Closing: November 20, 2026

Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre – Waterloo Region (SDRC) is the single point of access to developmental services for children in the Region of Waterloo. SDRC provides service coordination and clinical services to children, youth and adults with Intellectual Disabilities and/or an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), living in Waterloo Region. For more information visit www.sdrc.ca.

The TAY Coordination Program is a program of Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre – Waterloo Region (SDRC). The TAY Coordination Program supports individuals who are transitioning from Central West Region CASs Extended Care services, if eligible for Adult Developmental Services (DSO).

The primary hours of work are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday but the successful candidate may occasionally work adjusted hours when having meetings with individuals supported, families, and agencies supporting the individual when as required. Travel is required throughout Central West Region and occasionally beyond, to complete monthly visits with the individuals on the TAY Coordinator’s assigned caseload, at the individual’s residential placement.

The successful candidate will have experience:

• With direct case management and oversight
• Working with individuals with an intellectual disability, mental health needs, FASD, and addictions 
• Working with individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges
• Working with youth and adults 18-40+ years of age 
• Coordinating services for individuals living in Outside Paid Residential Resources (private residential agencies)
• A sound working knowledge of implementation of transition plans for youth moving from Children’s Aid Society to adult services at 18 years old
• Familiar with working with individuals involved in the Justice System 
• A comprehensive understanding of Developmental Services Ontario 
• Presenting individuals to be considered for permanent placement in MCCSS Transfer Payment Agencies in Central West Region
• Budget management and oversight of residential supports and services
• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance Measures (QAM) required in group homes and Host Family Homes
• Direct experience with various levels of Behaviour Support Plans (BSP) and ensuring the BSP is consistently implemented 
• Ensuring Individual Support Plans have captured an individual’s support needs, goals, and dreams and can be implemented in the residential setting they are currently living.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Services, Psychology, or a related field 
• Familiar with the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act /Personal Health Information Act/and various other federal and provincial legislations, directives and guidelines, corporation bylaws, policies, and procedures 
• Familiarity with the special challenges presented when an individual has complex needs including, Dual Diagnosis, Autism, addictions, trauma, and FASD
• Proven advocacy experience working with Supervisors and Managers at support agencies, direct support staff, schools, medical professionals, families, and the individuals supported 
• Excellent consulting and oral/written communication skills 
• Two years of experience using a consultative model in a community setting 
• Emergency First Aid and CPR required (or must be prepared to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for travel throughout the Central West Region and beyond

What We Offer:

• Employee Assistance Program 100% covered by the employer
• Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan
• Paid sick leave, Long Term Disability, and Group Life insurance
• Extended health and dental benefits
• 4 weeks’ vacation to start
• 10 Public Holidays and 2 float days per year

Please forward resume and letter of application, by 4:30pm Friday, November 20, 2026.