Developmental Support Worker (DSW) – Mental Health Residential Support
- Health Services
- Various locations
- 01-04-2026
- - / Hourly
- Full Time
Front Line Work Force Inc.
📍 Locations: Toronto, Peel Region, and surrounding areas
🏠 Work Environment: Residential homes and shelter programs supporting adults (18+) with severe and persistent mental health challenges.
Full-time • Part-time • Casual
Shifts available include:
• Day shifts
• Afternoon shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekends and statutory holidays
Flexible availability is an asset.
Front Line Work Force Inc. is seeking dedicated and compassionate Developmental Support Workers (DSW) to support adults living in residential and group home environments who are experiencing severe and persistent mental health and behavioural challenges.
This role focuses on providing direct support, life skills development, and behavioural support while helping individuals maintain stability and independence within a structured residential environment.
Our clients rely on trained professionals who can manage challenging behaviours, provide emotional support, and ensure residents live in a safe and respectful environment.
If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives, this opportunity may be a great fit.
• Provide daily supervision and support to residents within group home environments
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities when required
• Encourage independence and support residents in maintaining daily routines
• Support residents with life skills training, including household tasks and community participation
• Encourage social interaction and positive coping strategies
• Support individualized care plans and personal goals
• Assist individuals experiencing behavioural challenges using positive behaviour management techniques
• Respond calmly and appropriately during crisis situations
• Ensure residents follow prescribed medication routines
• Witness medication administration and document where required
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the residence
• Assist with household tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a safe environment
• Complete daily logs, incident reports, and medication documentation
• Maintain accurate records according to agency and Ministry standards
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
Applicants must have:
• Developmental Service Worker (DSW) Diploma
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention or similar behaviour management certification
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Experience supporting individuals with mental health, behavioural challenges, or developmental disabilities is considered an asset.
This role may require:
• Standing or walking for extended periods
• Repetitive bending, twisting, and lifting
• Supervising residents throughout the facility
At Front Line Work Force Inc., we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay
• Weekly paid vacation pay
• Direct deposit
If you are interested in this position, please bring the following documents when applying:
• Resume
• Photo ID
• SIN Card
• Valid CPI Certificate
• CPR / First Aid Certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• DSW Certificate
• Pharmacology Certificate (if available)
Applications are accepted:
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Front Line Work Force Inc.
2077 Dundas Street East, Unit 202
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 1M2
(2 sets of lights west of Hwy 427, across from Leon’s)
Front Line Work Force Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
Front Line Work Force Inc. does not use AI for recruitment.
Front Line Work Force Inc. complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.