Based in Sudbury, Ontario, Compass is the Lead Agency for child & youth mental health services for the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin. Compass has a culture of caring, learning, and purpose where employees feel supported, where recent ideas and innovation are welcomed, and where massive, intergenerational impact is made in the lives of children, youth, families, and communities at large. Culture, leadership, and development really matter at Compass. We're proud of bringing our culture to life through regular staff engagement, prioritizing employee wellness, and embodying the trauma-informed culture framework Sanctuary (www.thesanctuaryinstitute.org/about-us/the-sanctuary-model). The senior leadership team also engages its management team and key staff influencers in monthly leadership development related to the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework (www.leadscanada.net).

Compass is a non-profit agency. At Compass, we are a culture of caring, learning and purpose. We believe in investing in our people and providing our employees with many opportunities for growth, development and learning. We are working together to create paths with children, youth and families to reach their full potential. We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of others, by genuinely caring about individuals and our community. Our guiding principles shape how we work with our clients, one another, and our partners.

Reporting to the Supervised Access Program Supervisor/Coordinator, the Supervised Access Worker will provide supervision for children and their parents in a child friendly, neutral environment to visit or exchange, in compliance with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services guidelines and standards.

DUTIES:

· Facilitate safe arrival and departure of children re exchange or visit

· Facilitate access visits

· Open and close the access centre, including set up and take down of equipment

· Inspect and/or clean equipment, toys, as well as the access centre to ensure health and safety standards

· Record objective, accurate, and factual observations of visits and exchanges in observation notes





· Complete all required agency forms as per policies and guidelines

· Participate in Compass sponsored research, as directed

· Participate in conferences, seminars and workshops when possible

· To read current journals and other literature related to the field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Successful completion of diploma from an accredited college in social services or related human services degree or diploma.

· Valid First Aid/CPR will be required.

· CPI certificate will be required.

· AODA certificate will be required (training provided)

· Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 steps certificate (training provided)

· SAP E-Module certifications as laid out by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Specific to Access Workers).

· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills in French are considered a strong asset.

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

· Proof of eligibility to work in Canada

· A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on vehicle as per policy

· Recent Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

Benefits include:

· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

· On-site parking (paid by employer)

We offer one of Canada's best pension plans

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a defined benefit pension that provides security and peace of mind for your future. As a multi-employer plan, HOOPP is portable across many healthcare organizations in Ontario, and all employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire. For every dollar you contribute, the employer adds $1.26,



meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer and 45% by you. HOOPP proudly recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to.

Application Process

Compass is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace culture where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and are committed to creating an environment where everyone thrives and is protected from harm.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Compass is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success. Compass will engage in reasonable workplace accommodation, short of undue hardship, for any successful candidate who has a documented exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Compass offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Compass regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose Compass as your employer of choice.

We request that all applicants submit their cover letter and résumé quoting job posting number 1884 not later than August 8, 2026, clearly indicating how you meet the qualifications by email at [email protected] or at www.compassne.ca. This posting represents a current, existing position within our organization.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.10-$25.86 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Education:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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