Department: Developmental Services Ontario - Toronto Region

Status: Full time, Union, Permanent

Hours: 36.25 hrs/week

Salary: $66,744 - $84,588 annually

Date Posted: September 16, 2026

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental, and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve recent victories. With a holistic circle of care approach, Surrey Place brings together caring clinicians, staff, valued partners and other experts to collaborate for the client’s best interests. The organization works with clients throughout their lives, creating inventive and innovative programs so they can keep building their skills, grow their self-confidence and set their sights even higher. Since 1962, Surrey Place has supported people with varying and complex needs in the Toronto region and more recently, Northwestern Ontario.

Surrey

Place is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada through the healthcare program.

Position Description

Developmental Services Ontario Toronto Region (DSO TR) is seeking an Application Assessor. DSO TR is the access point to services and supports for families in the Toronto Region. It is one of 9 regions of DSO whose supports are based upon the legislated principles of citizenship, fairness and equity, accessibility and portability, safety and security, accountability, and sustainability.

DSOs will identify those eligible for developmental services and supports. It will help to assess a person's level of need by utilizing standardized measures and will assist families and individuals in understanding the developmental services system in Toronto and what is available for those individuals. This position reports to the Manager, Developmental Services Ontario.





Main Responsibilities

- Completion of the MCCSS Application Assessor training and regular re-certification.
- Complete the Application Package for individuals who are eligible for services and supports for Developmental Services Ontario Toronto Region.
- Data entry of the Application Package and generation of a report for each individual.
- Provide feedback to individuals and appropriate supports/services regarding the individual’s support needs.
- Confirm intake demographics for DSO including confirming eligibility and following consent requirements.
- Linking to urgent or crisis response, as required.
- Maintain/complete MCCSS directed assessment targets
- Community outreach and waitlist support.
- Communication and ongoing education including: newsletters; websites; face to face information provision.
- Referrals to appropriate services and supports.

Qualifications

- Completed formal education of an undergraduate degree.
- 5 years’ work experience in the field of adult developmental services.
- Proficiency with CRM and DSCIS systems, training will be provided.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Regular and consistent attendance at work.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)

- Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.

📌 Application Assessor (Toronto)
🏢 Surrey Place
📍 Toronto