Internal - Support Worker at Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton — Hamilton, CAN | Base Career

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Support Worker Permanent, Part-time Build your career where you truly belong — welcome to Umbrella Family. For over 35 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in early childhood education, powered by passionate staff who make a real impact every day. At Umbrella Family, you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow in a collaborative environment designed to help you thrive. Join a workplace that values your contributions and celebrates the connection you make with children and their families. This isn’t just a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of something special. Internal Posting Date: 08/21/2026 Internal Closing Date: 08/27/2026 Target Start Date: 09/14/2026 Internal applicants please submit your application through this job posting by 12:00PM on 08/27/2026 Location: Shannen Koostachin Centre; 110 Bellagio Ave, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0 Total Weekly Hours: 26.25 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 9:45am and 3:30pm - 6:00pm Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $21.79 per hour About the Role As a Support Worker , you will provide support for children with physical, behavioural, or mental health challenges in our childcare and school-age programs.

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is essential in helping children succeed in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, while working collaboratively with families, teachers, and colleagues.

Your work ensures smooth transitions, consistent routines, and individualized support that enables each child to thrive.

Qualifications

Related experience supporting children with diverse abilities and behaviours
Knowledge of strategies for positive behaviour guidance and self-regulation support
Ability to work collaboratively with families, educators, and school partners
Familiarity with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and implementing individualized strategies
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and responsibilities
Patience, empathy, and passion for supporting children and their families

Proof of up-to-date immunizations (TB, Tetanus, MMR)
Provide support to children with physical, behavioural, or mental health challenges
Support daily routines, including meal/snack times, transitions, and school pick-ups/drop-offs
Assist children with self-regulation, social skills, and behavioural guidance according to individualized strategies
Communicate and collaborate with parents, school staff, and colleagues to ensure consistent support and smooth transitions
Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or individualized strategies as required
Observe, document, and report on children’s progress and needs
Support a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Assist with classroom or program activities as required, while providing personalized support for assigned children
Adapt to the needs of multiple children or classrooms as required by the centre
Comprehensive benefits package
Robust retirement plan with employer matching
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Unionized environment supporting work-life balance
Generous vacation and sick time entitlements
Priority childcare placement for employees’ children
Positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment

How to Apply If you are enthusiastic about supporting children, colleagues, and your community, we invite you to apply!

Please submit your application through this link and become part of a team where your work truly matters.

Welcome to Umbrella Family — where every role makes a difference.

Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to providing accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) .

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the hiring process.

Recruitment Process Disclosure This organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or automated decision-making technologies in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for employment.

All applications are evaluated exclusively through a human review process conducted by our Human Resources personnel and hiring managers.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.

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