Casual Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability Services; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and training

Job summary

Karis Disability Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. You will help with daily living, support rights, and encourage learning and growth while fostering independence.

The role offers flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, plus tuition reimbursement and training opportunities. A reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Access to reliable transportation is required.
• Experience preferred: 3–6 months (volunteer or employment).
• Related field education is preferred as listed.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with daily living in their homes and communities.
• Support people's rights to direct their life and learn skills for growth and development.
• Help individuals build life skills and connections to the community.

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Related field education

Job description

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.

Pay rate $22.99

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.