Casual Direct Support Professional UFCW

Karis Disability Services; King; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services invites applications for a Casual Direct Support Professional in Schomberg, Ontario. The role involves call-in or back-fill support, assisting with daily living tasks, and working with the team to provide services in line with location protocols.

The position offers flexible weekday, evening and weekend shifts at an hourly rate of $22.87 CAD. The posting highlights benefits like an employee assistance plan, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• DSW or CYS Diploma is required.
• Current/Valid G Driver's License is required.
• Experience with behavior supports and SIL is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide call-in or back-fill support to people supported.
• Assist with activities of daily living following location protocols.
• Work with other staff on shift to deliver supports and services.

Education

DSW or CYS Diploma

Job description

Permanent Casual Position. Includes Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends.
The Casual Direct Support Professional provides call-in or back-fill support.
Hourly $22.87 CAD

Schomberg, 102 Western Avenue

30-40 minutes from Richmond Hill, Near Newmarket

Opportunity Closing Date: Oct 12, 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:

• DSW or CYS Diploma
• Current/Valid G Driver's License

Experience Required:

• Behavior supports
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports
• Supports to people who have a dual diagnosis
• Supports to people who don't use words to communicate
• Supports to people who experience Autism
• Supports to people who experience FASD

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
• 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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the job done well

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security

: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals