Casual Direct Support Professional

Karis; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Training opportunities

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is hiring a Casual Direct Support Professional in Ontario for call-in/back-fill support across multiple locations. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living within established protocols, with shifts that cover weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

The position offers flexible schedules, a benefits package for eligible hours, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Access to reliable transportation is required.
• 3–6 months of experience preferred (volunteer or employment).
• Post-secondary education in a related field or related credentials.
• G-License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Relief Direct Support provides call-in or back-fill support to people supported and assists with activities of daily living.
• Works with other staff on shift to deliver supports and services within location protocols.

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Developmental Services Worker / Child and Youth Worker credentials

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.