Casual Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability Services; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and training

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Durham Region. This permanent casual role involves days, evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight awake shifts. A full G license is required.

The pay rate is $22.87 per hour, with a closing date of November 5, 2026. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities and help them live as independently as possible.

Qualifications

• Access to reliable transportation is required.
• Experience: 3–6 months preferred (volunteer or paid).
• Background in Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with daily living in home and community settings.
• Support individuals to learn skills for growth and development.
• Promote people’s rights to direct their life and choices.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Job description

Durham Region - This is a permanent casual position, which includes days, evenings, weekends and occasional and overnight awake shifts. Full G license requirement.
The rate is $22.87 per hour. Closing date for this opportunity is November 5, 2026.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Direct Support Professional (DSP) employees work with people who experience developmental disabilities as they live in their homes and communities. This position assists people in their daily life, working with them and their connections to ensure that they can live fully in the community. Direct Support Professionals recognize people's rights to direct their life, understanding that each person has unique gifts and needs, and they support people to learn skills for their own growth and development.

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

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
• Realistic job preview at location, 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.