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Title posted on indeed.com - Supervisor

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Employer details Elite Developmental Services Inc.

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Supervisor *Salary:* $32.75/hour to start ($33.75/hour on successful probation completion) *Service Area:* Hiring for 1 location of either Hamilton, Brantford, or Paris Ontario *Join a Leadership Team That Makes a Difference* Elite Developmental Services Inc. (EDSI) is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated leader to join our residential leadership team. This opportunity is focused primarily on our licensed youth residential programs, with the flexibility to support adult residential services as organizational needs evolve. Our programs support individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, complex behavioural needs, dual diagnoses, and mental health needs through safe, person-centred, and trauma-informed supports. If you're passionate about developing staff, creating positive team cultures, leading by example, and helping individuals reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. *Position Overview* The Supervisor is responsible for providing operational leadership within one of EDSI's residential programs. This role combines hands-on support with leadership responsibilities to ensure the residence operates safely, effectively, and in accordance with organizational policies, licensing requirements, Ministry standards, and best practices. Reporting to the House Manager and working under the direction of the Manager of Programs & Services, the House Supervisor provides leadership to the House Lead and Direct Support Professionals while overseeing staffing, documentation, quality assurance, and daily operations. Although responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the residence, the House Supervisor remains accountable to senior leadership for ensuring organizational priorities, regulatory expectations, and high standards of care are consistently achieved. *Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Staff Development* * Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and support to House Leads and Direct Support Professionals. * Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. * Coach, mentor, and develop employees through ongoing feedback, guidance, and performance management. * Support onboarding, orientation, and continued staff development. * Address performance concerns through coaching and progressive discipline in collaboration with management. * Promote a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement and high-quality service delivery. *Residential Operations* * Oversee the daily operation of the residence to ensure a safe, structured, welcoming, and therapeutic home environment. * Coordinate staffing, scheduling, appointments, transportation, recreation, community participation, and daily programming. * Monitor household operations, maintenance concerns, and overall program quality. * Assist with residential budgeting and responsible stewardship of household resources. * Respond effectively to operational issues, emergencies, and changing priorities. *Youth Care & Therapeutic Support* * Maintain an active leadership presence within the residence by working alongside staff, providing direct support when required, and modelling best practices in residential care. * Promote trauma-informed, relationship-based approaches that foster safety, trust, consistency, and positive outcomes. * Primarily support youth in achieving goals related to education, independence, emotional well-being, life skills, community participation, and successful transitions while applying the same person-centred principles within adult residential programs when applicable. * Ensure Plans of Care (PoCs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIPs), safety plans, protocols, and risk management strategies are consistently implemented and regularly reviewed. * Promote youth rights, dignity, privacy, cultural identity, inclusion, and meaningful participation in decisions affecting their care. Within adult programs, promote individual