Posted 11 days ago
DSAP Assistant
@ YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO
Ajax, Ontario
Overview
YMCA of Greater Toronto is hiring a part-time DSAP Assistant for its Durham Supervised Access Program, supporting supervised child access visits and exchanges for separated or divorced families. The role involves observing visits, writing factual notes, and occasionally facilitating virtual visits, on biweekly Friday evening and Saturday shifts plus monthly staff meetings. Pay is $20.19 per hour, with a start date of December 7, 2026.
Pay:
$20.19 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate supervised visits and exchanges between children and visiting parents
- Observe interactions and support adherence to the Agreement for Service
- Write factual observation notes for each visit
- Facilitate virtual visits via Microsoft Teams when needed
- Identify safety concerns for staff
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year related work experience
- Knowledge of effects of separation and divorce on children
- Current first aid and CPR
- Strong written communication skills
- Flexibility with evening and weekend hours
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First aid, CPR |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
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YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO
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✨A charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.✨
Full company description
Everyone deserves a chance to shine. That’s why the YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to promoting equity and boosting well-being across the GTA — but as a charity, we don’t do it alone. When many think of the Y, a charity may not be the first thing that comes to mind — but our ability to ignite the potential in people and spark change for the better is only made possible by the loyalty of our participants, the generosity of our donors, and the dedication of our volunteers and staff. Thanks to the breadth, quality, and inclusive nature of the services and programs we offer across our network of 500+ locations in the GTA, we attract a diverse and dynamic mix of participants and will never turn anyone away due to their financial circumstances. Many participate for life and many more choose to give back when they have the means, so that others can benefit from experiences like their own — experiences that can only be found at the Y. Our focus on well-being means we help people thrive not only physically, but mentally and socially as well. We offer volunteering opportunities; safe spaces for teens; child care; camps; career guidance; employment services; support for immigrants; and a range of other services essential for individuals and communities to shine their brightest. No matter your needs or stage of life, when you join the Y community, you get to be part of something special. Over our 170-year history, we’ve adapted to meet our communities’ most urgent needs. Today, these needs include mental health supports, affordable housing, accessible child care, help navigating our precarious labour market, and community for isolated older adults. By offering a safe destination where anyone can grow, lead, and give back, the Y has become both a beacon of inspiration and a trusted anchor of support driven by our knowledgeable, friendly, and caring volunteers and staff.
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- 90 Eglinton Avenue East, unit 300, Toronto, ON M4P 2Y3, CA
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- Specialties
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- Child care programs
- Camps
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Everyone deserves a chance to shine. That’s why the YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to promoting equity and boosting well-being across the GTA — but as a charity, we don’t do it alone. When many think of the Y, a charity may not be the first thing that comes to mind — but our ability to ignite the potential in people and spark change for the better is only made possible by the loyalty of our participants, the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1853 |
| Specialties | Health & Fitness programsChild care programsCampsEmployment servicesEducation & Training programsYouth & Family ServicesImmigrant servicesand Emergency shelter |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 59 |
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Pay Rate: $20.19 per hour – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package! | |
Location: Durham Supervised Access Program | Work Hours: Biweekly Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm/ Biweekly Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm |
Employment Type: Regular Hourly (Existing Vacancy) | Number of Vacancies: 1 |
Anticipated Start Date: December 7, 2026 | Deadline to Apply: November 10, 2026 at 5:00pm |
Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team of Durham Supervised Access Program.
This position works effectively within a team of volunteers and staff to deliver service to involuntary clients who are experiencing difficulties with child access, post separation or divorce. The DSAP Assistant supports the DSAP Specialist or Facilitator in ensuring that all programs provide quality, service and support to the participants and their families.
In this role, you will:
- Support the program coordinator to facilitate and deliver supervised visits and exchanges in a safe setting.
- Observe the interactions between the children and their visiting parent or relatives and support the participants in following the Agreement for Service.
- Provide redirection if necessary.
- Utilize strategies to support children in making a smooth transition from one parent to the other.
- Complete written factual observation notes for each visit or exchange assigned.
- Identify issues of concern to the staff in charge to ensure a safe setting for all families in attendance.
- Model appropriate child-focused behavior at all times.
- Facilitate virtual visits via Microsoft Teams when the center is not available (example Covid closure).
- Perform other duties as assigned
You bring:
- Minimum 1 year related work experience or equivalent experience
- Relevant knowledge about the effects of separation and divorce on children and families.
- Strong written communication skills to provide reports that are accurate in summary details.
- Able to manage conflict and dissatisfaction with intent to find resolution.
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members/clients, staff, and volunteers.
- Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Current first aid and CPR required.
- Basic computer skills, access to email, and virtual platforms for team meetings, etc.
- May require access to transportation in order to travel to other locations in the Durham region (Ajax, Oshawa).
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
What you need to succeed:
- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children and youth
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter
Why work for the YMCA?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.
Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.
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