Transitional Age Youth Coordinator - Contract

Transitional Age Youth Coordinator - Contract

Peterborough, ON Quality Assurance & Specialized Services Full-time Dec 16, 2025 Yearly : $56876.88 - $71967.4

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, $56,876.88 - $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

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

Interested internal applicants are asked to submit their application by 4pm on Wednesday January 7, 2026. Click Applynow to submit your application!

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.

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