Casual Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability Services; Barrie; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services in Barrie, Ontario is seeking a Casual Direct Support Professional to provide call-in or back-fill support across locations. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and collaborating with teammates, while following site protocols and upholding our service principles.

The position offers weekday, evening and weekend shifts with competitive wages and a range of benefits, including tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months experience (volunteer or employment)
• Access to reliable transportation required
• G-License preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide call-in or back-fill support as a casual Direct Support Professional.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Follow location protocols and work with shift teammates to deliver supports and services.
• Uphold Karis Disability Services Service Principles and respect the intrinsic value of each person.

Skills

Experience

Reliable transportation

Education

Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or related post-secondary education

Tools

G-License

Job description

A Permanent Casual Position. Includes Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends.

The Casual Direct Support Professional provides call-in or back-fill support.

Hourly $22.58 CAD

Opportunity Closing Date: October 15 ,2026

CASUAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

The Relief Support provides call-in or back-fill support to people supported. They assist with activities of daily living and work within the protocols of the location. They work with other employees on shift to provide supports and services to people. Working within Karis Disability Services Service Principles, the Relief Support considers each person’s intrinsic value.

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexible schedules and various locations
• Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time
• Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
• Competitive wages

Requirements:

• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred:

• 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
• G-License

Our Hiring Process:

• Resume and cover letter submitted, followed by completion of short screening survey
• Video recorded interview (link sent by email) and references requested
• Invitation to a realistic job preview and meeting with the hiring manager

Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.